Ethiopian Cross Pendant, B Gunye Ge Racer Mask while dancers (mostly female) adorned

while dancers (mostly female) adorned with specialized mystical jewelry attain a trance state and are visited or possessed by friendly spirits

5 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

L 2 1/4" x W 1 1/2"

Most ceremonial objects of this type would be in the possession of a local Leader or Chieftain

Ethiopian Cross Pendant, B Gunye Ge Racer Mask while dancers (mostly female) adornedEthiopian Cross Pendant, B 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. More