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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/3-2036-Bolivia-Bible-Cover-SIDE-2-copy-300x300.jpg)
![4 2036 Bolivia Bible Cover SIDE 2 DET copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/4-2036-Bolivia-Bible-Cover-SIDE-2-DET-copy-300x300.jpg)
$185.00
H: 10.5″ W: 10.5″ D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING!
Hand made in a folder style, this Bolivian religious document holder possibly used for priests’ sermons or other important documents, is decorated on each side with brocaded purple fabric with gold thread. The finely brocaded stylized and symbolic passion flower designs are framed by geometric and curved gold borders and the inside and ends are lined in red fabric. Our images do not do it justice as they cannot capture light flickers from the interwoven gold threads and vibrant gold floral patterns.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-2036B-MAE-Boliv-Sma-bib-cov-copy-4-300x305.jpg)
![1a 2036B-MAE Boliv Sma bib cov copy 3](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1a-2036B-MAE-Boliv-Sma-bib-cov-copy-3-300x327.jpg)
$195.00
H: 9.5″ W: 7″ D: 0.25″ | FREE SHIPPING!
This 2-sided antique Bolivian religious document cover is lovingly decorated with hand-brocaded purple fabric with gold thread and embroidered floral designs within irregular curved decorative gold borders. In South America flowers were often used to explain difficult thoughts, ideas, and symbols to the illiterate masses. This fabric cover probably held priests’ sermons, small bibles, or other important religious documents. Our images do not do it justice as they do not capture the light flickering on the interwoven gold threads.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E332FCE-front-BLACK-300x306.png)
![4 E332FCE rsd cnt tck front lean R](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4-E332FCE-rsd-cnt-tck-front-lean-R-300x300.png)
$195.00
Ht: 2.375 W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple elegant Ethiopian-cross pendant is a plain Latin Christian-cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although it is heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Often crosses made prior to the 20th century in small Ethiopian 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. The necklace chain is not included.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E335NCK-rsd-x-4leafs-ea-end-front-BLACK-300x353.png)
![4 E335NCK rsd x 4leafs ea end front lean R](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4-E335NCK-rsd-x-4leafs-ea-end-front-lean-R-300x277.png)
$275.00
H: 2.75″ W: 1.75 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This exquisite and unique 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.
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![4 E334NCK Eth X bodyChrist FRONT L](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4-E334NCK-Eth-X-bodyChrist-FRONT-L--300x328.png)
$325.00
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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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1-E3338ZCE-sq-cent-flor-edges-front-BLACK-1-300x309.png)
![6 E3338ZCE sq cent flor edges frt bk up](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/6-E3338ZCE-sq-cent-flor-edges-frt-bk-up-300x300.png)
$175.00
Ht: 2.563″ W: 2.063″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This wonderful Coptic Cross is in the form of a fleury or floriated trefoil cross with the end of each arm splayed into three pointed lobes representing the Trinity. The body is embellished with parallel rows of small granulates which results in a vibrant textured surface. The chain is not included.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E331PCE-cr-raised-cent-frt-BLACK-300x309.png)
![4 E331PCE cr raised cent front lean R](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4-E331PCE-cr-raised-cent-front-lean-R-300x300.png)
$175.00
Ht: 2.125″ W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross neck pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. With a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E328TCE-1-front-BLACK-300x319.png)
![2 E328TCE Copt bmp front lean L](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2-E328TCE-Copt-bmp-front-lean-L-300x318.png)
$175.00
Ht: 2.625″ W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This elegant antique Ethiopian Coptic cross was fashioned as a Cross Pattée with flaring arms that narrow towards the center and expand to its end. Often crosses made prior to the 20th century in small villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. This weighty piece was made using the lost-wax process to create a one-of-a-kind pendant, embellished with six round protruding bosses and etched dots added after the lost wax process. The chain necklace is not included.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E339DCE-5row-dots-fleury-ends-front-UP-300x306.png)
![4 E339DCE 5row dots fleury ends frt R](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4-E339DCE-5row-dots-fleury-ends-frt-R-300x286.png)
$175.00
Ht: 2.375″ W: 1.937″ | FREE SHIPPING!
This magnificent Ethiopian-Cross is a Fleury or floriated trefoil cross with the end of each arm splayed out into three pointed lobes with ends in decorative clusters of three bosses representing the Trinity. The body is embellished with parallel rows of small granulates resulting in a wonderfully textured surface. The bosses and granulates were added after the lost wax process, making this a remarkable and unique one-of-a-kind work or art.
The chain necklace is not included.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E329QCE-1-flat-coptic-BLACK-300x303.png)
![2-E329QCE-flat-coptic-front-lean-L](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2-E329QCE-flat-coptic-front-lean-L-300x344.jpg)
$175.00
Ht: 3.125″ W: 1.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This antique Ethiopian Cross combines several cultural traditions: an Egyptian round ankh surmounted on rounded cross pattée with flaring arms that narrow towards the center. This striking pendant is heavy and large with a massive presence softened by its smooth surface and simple elegance. Prior to the 20th-century, pendant crosses were often made in small villages by skilled local metal smiths that were simpler, yet strikingly beautiful and powerful.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1-E330ZCE-Lrg-flt-copt-front-BLACK-300x309.png)
![3 E330ZCE 3 Lrg flt copt front UP](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3-E330ZCE-3-Lrg-flt-copt-front-UP-300x341.png)
$165.00
Ht: 2.625″ W: 1.5″ || FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple but elegant Coptic Cross displays a commonly used tradition of including a circle surmounted on a Latin cross based on the Egyptian ankh set on a variation of a Cross Pattée with flaring arms. This unassuming yet striking pendant is heavy and large with a massive presence that is softened by its smooth surface and simple elegance.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-E333GCE-raised-cros-front--300x356.png)
![3 E333GCE raised cross front UP copy copy copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3-E333GCE-raised-cross-front-UP-copy-copy-copy-300x367.png)
$195.00
Ht: 2.75″ W: 1.81″ | FREE SHIPPING!
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 it is 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 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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