Ethiopian Cross Pendant, Small D orchard pear Smithsonian Magazine April 1

Smithsonian Magazine April 1

First US Edition 1976

L 2" x H 1"

W/ Gold Filled Toggle Clasp

75" by 6 3/8" inches in width

Ethiopian Cross Pendant, Small D orchard pear Smithsonian Magazine April 1Ethiopian Cross Pendant, Small D Small crosses worn on the neck have been part of Ethiopian culture and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for hundreds of years. Historically made from wood, bone, leather and carved stone, the 19th century saw the use of silver coins and silver alloy metals become the more popular tradition. In early examples, crosses were simply cut from large coins such as the Maria Theresa Thaler (Dollar) or the Emperor Menelik Dollar.