Accession No

1929.437.5


Description

Silver cross with attachment loop at top. Incised decoration in centre of cross, possibly depicting the apostle Saint Matthew, with wings extending outward toward the side projections. Worn by girls and young women.


Place

Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Harar


Period


Source

Unwin, Joseph Daniel (Dr) [field collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1929.437.5


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Silver


Local Term


Measurements

60mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Old label attached reads: 'Harar'.
Event Date
Author: Jazmin Hundal


Context (Field collection)
Catalogue card notes: 'The jointed ones are all from Adis Ababa. The others were picked up on journeys near Harar and Adis Ababa.'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1929.437[.1-16]: 'Sixteen crosses of brass, silver, etc. Worn by young women and girls, only Abyssinians.'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1929.437[.1-16]: '16 brass, silver, and white metal crosses.'
Event Date
Author: Jazmin Hundal


Description (Physical description)
Silver cross with attachment loop at top. Incised decoration in centre of cross, possibly depicting the apostle Saint Matthew, with wings extending outward toward the side projections. Worn by girls and young women.
Event Date 21/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal


FM:295711

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