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2004.18.40

Wooden hand cross [JP 19/3/2004]

2004.18.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden hand cross [JP 19/3/2004]
Long description
The arms of the cross are irregular diamond-shapes. The lower arm extends into a straight handle at the base of which is an octagonal followed by another diamond shape. The octagon at the base of the handle is carved differently on either side with a cross. The main cross is carved identically on either side with a decorated intertwining band following the contours of the cross, and with a cross in the centre. [JP 19/3/2004]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Person
Field collector David Roden Buxton
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: 1700-1800
Date collected
1940 - 1949
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/2004
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 260 mm, Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 90 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2004.18.40

Search terms: Religion, Cross

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