Accession No
1929.436
Description
Brass ceremonial cross. Consists of an openwork head attached to a tapering, hollow handle. Centre of head features a cross design, surrounded by circular and triangular cut-outs; these are framed by sets of incised lines. Cracks present in handle. When in use, it is mounted on a stick.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Adis Ababa
Period
Source
Unwin, Joseph Daniel (Dr) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1929.436
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; Brass
Local Term
Measurements
230mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
Catalogue card notes: 'from same church as 1929.432 A-B.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Brass processional cross for mounting on stick.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Ceremonial brass cross, for mounting on stick.
Event Date 1999
Author: Jazmin Hundal
Description (Physical description)
Brass ceremonial cross. Consists of an openwork head attached to a tapering, hollow handle. Centre of head features a cross design, surrounded by circular and triangular cut-outs; these are framed by sets of incised lines. Cracks present in handle. When in use, it is mounted on a stick.
Event Date 24/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal
FM:105969
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