Antique Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Metal Hand Held Blessing Cross, Ethiopia

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I am proud to offer this rare, antique, handmade, authentic, Ethiopian Coptic Christian hand held prayer cross which measures 9.88 inches long by 3 inches wide. This antique blessing cross is in great condition with some wear.
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Throughout Ethiopia's history crosses have played a major role in the ancient legacy of Christianity. No other symbol is as ever present as the cross in Ethiopian culture and no other country in the world has created such a vast quantity of cross designs as Ethiopia. Priest all carry hand crosses and some priests even wear their hand cross on a long cord around their necks. Seldom are Ethiopian Christian priests seen without their hand cross. Priests use their hand crosses or sometimes called blessing crosses to bless members of their congregation who often kiss the cross to receive their blessings. These hand forged Priest's blessing crosses are smaller then processional crosses but still possess intricate designs and are typically made of nickel, silver, brass, iron and wood.