Vintage Ethiopian Orthodox Cross Pendant | Hand-Carved Geometric Devotional Cross

A distinctive vintage Ethiopian Orthodox cross pendant, hand-carved with an intricate arrangement of concentric circular motifs and geometric ornament.

The cross has a beautiful natural ivory-toned appearance and a highly tactile carved surface. Its unusual symmetrical design, repeated circular patterns and pointed architectural forms are characteristic of the distinctive visual language found in Ethiopian Christian devotional crosses.

The pendant is suspended from its original green woven cord, adding an especially authentic and traditional character to the piece.

A charming devotional object for a collector of Ethiopian Christian art, Orthodox religious objects, historic crosses, or unusual sacred jewellery.

Details

• Type: Ethiopian Orthodox devotional cross pendant
• Style: Traditional Ethiopian Christian cross
• Design: Geometric and concentric circular carved ornament
• Material: Carved natural material; exact composition unknown
• Colour: Natural ivory / warm cream tone
• Cord: Original green woven cord
• Approx. height: 4 cm including suspension
• Approx. width: 2.5 cm
• Period: Vintage; exact date unknown
• Origin: Believed to be Ethiopian / East African, not independently documented
• Condition: Original vintage condition with visible signs of age and use

Condition

The cross retains its original aged appearance, including surface wear, small imperfections and variations in colour consistent with an older hand-carved devotional object. The green cord also shows signs of age and wear.