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$195.00 Original price was: $195.00.$165.75Current price is: $165.75.
Ht: 2.75″ W: 1.81″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although an unusually large pendants with a heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Crosses made prior to the early 20th century in small villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The necklace chain is not included.
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$275.00 Original price was: $275.00.$233.75Current price is: $233.75.
H: 2.75″ W: 1.75 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This lyrical and beautiful Fleury Cross has a raised interior of a Latin Cross ending in stylized florals and all contained in a bordered edge. The three trefoil lobes at the end of each arm symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life.
This exquisite, unique and rare Ethiopian Orthodox Cross is a modified Fleury Cross, each arm ending with three-part rounded finals with narrow borders enclosing a floral pattern creating visual harmony and symmetry. The piece is large but light and delicate with finely crafted and pleasing dimensions. It is in excellent condition with a warm patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use. the Chain is not included.
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$325.00 Original price was: $325.00.$276.25Current price is: $276.25.
Ht: 1.875 W: 1.687 | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
The antique Ethiopian Cross is unique as it is in crucifix form with an image of Christ, rarely used in the Coptic tradition. This delicate yet powerful pendant reflects the mastery of the skilled craftsman who created it. Using the lost wax process, it was embellished a with the Christ figure and decorative arm ornaments, making it a wonderful one-of-a-kind pendant with a warm patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use. The necklace chain necklace is not included.
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$110.00 Original price was: $110.00.$93.50Current price is: $93.50.
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Manillas were commonly used by the Yoruba in the Coastal regions of Nigeria and along the Niger River. This thin simple round C-shaped manilla is decorated with incised linear designs on the outer round surface: it is centered on the top with parallel zig zag lines between a set of four parallel indentations which frame it. Each end also has zig zag indented striations. Simple, yet elegant, the bracelet is in very good condition, with normal wear, and pitting that verify its age and use. It comes with a wood metal stand.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 21″ W: 8″ D: 4.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This traditional African hammered iron gong is elegantly shaped like a flaring bell. Heat riveted, a forging process joining two metal pieces together, it was made by Congolese tribal people. Made with 5 parallel lines of 5 decorative round bulges on both sides, it was often held using a raffia handle and beaten using sticks covered with rubber at its end. Originally a ritual instrument, they were also beaten to call members of special restricted societies to meetings and were a symbol of wealth, prestige, and influence.
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$475.00 Original price was: $475.00.$403.75Current price is: $403.75.
H: 9.625″ W: 3″ D: 3″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This vintage Ibeji portrays a simple yet strong elegance with his characteristic large conical head, long curved neck and elaborately striated hairstyle. His extremely large round bulging eyes under heavy lids, flaring nose, full lips, and large flat ears reflect the Yoruba idealized form of beauty and exemplify being a correct and upstanding example of tribal values. His prominent genitalia and buttocks and his sturdy vertical stance on wide feet, thick legs and strong rounded shoulders and arms symbolize his strength and fertility. Scarification patterns appear on his cheeks and forehead, and he wears a necklace with traditional Yoruba blue and multi colored beadwork.
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$110.00 Original price was: $110.00.$110.00Current price is: $110.00.
Ht: 3.25 W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This large and heavy vintage Axum cross is centered with a never-ending knot created by pierced geometric forms enhanced by etched lines. The flared arms have modified rectangle that may represent the Ark of the Covenant. The knotted endless lines thwart malevolent beings from entering or reaching the wearer and conquer demons by trapping them. Using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind pendant. The chain necklace is not included.
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$110.00 Original price was: $110.00.$93.50Current price is: $93.50.
Ht: 2.54″ W:1.5625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This vintage Axum Ethiopian cross pendant has religious and apotropaic symbols. The curved rectangular end shapes represent the Ark of the Covenant and the circles represents the eternal and everlasting love of God demonstrated Christ’s resurrection. The circles are also “protective eyes” that can bring blessings and repel evil. The gracefully stylized never-ending knots in the center entraps evil spirits for eternity.
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$110.00 Original price was: $110.00.$93.50Current price is: $93.50.
H: 2.625” W: 1.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This extremely decorative and lyrical pendant is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. The tri-partite design depicts the Trinity. The three arms each have three-sided elaborate extensions, with etched circles that represents the eternal and everlasting love of God demonstrated in Christ’s Crucifixion as well as “protective eye” symbols to bring blessings and repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.” The chain necklace is not included.
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$115.00 Original price was: $115.00.$97.75Current price is: $97.75.
H: 2.375 W: 1.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
H: 2.375″ W:1.25 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This vintage Coptic cross has several circles which represent God’s everlasting love, Christ’s halo and his infinite love and resurrection. They are symbols with special powers that can bring blessings and repel evil forces and harm. The four stylized birds transform the cross into the Tree of Life and Knowledge , the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba. Made of coin silver using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind pendant with normal signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.
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$110.00 Original price was: $110.00.$93.50Current price is: $93.50.
H: 2” W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Old Ethiopian crosses often included circles. The etched circle with radiating arms in the center of this cross from Axum spiritually represents eternity and Christ’s halo, his infinite love, and resurrection. Circles also are “protective eye” symbols like the eye circles etched at the end of the arms and on the sides. Made of coin silver using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind Ethiopian cross pendant. The chain necklace is not included.
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$115.00 Original price was: $115.00.$97.75Current price is: $97.75.
H: 2.375” W: 1.875″ |FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This large and heavy antique Ethiopian Cross is typical of the intricate and beautiful crosses associated with the Coptic Christian tradition in Ethiopia. The top is an etched circular section and the bottom section is a tri-partite design depicting the Trinity. The four birds transform the Cross the Tree of Life, signifies the True Cross, the beginning and end of time and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.The elaborate patterns decorate both sides of the cross which is in excellent condition. The chain is not included.
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