Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Artist:Amhara

Medium: Iron

Geograhical Locations:

• Ethiopia

Dates:17th or 18th century

Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. (20.6 x 7 x 0.3 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

• Double Take: African Innovations
• African Innovations

Accession Number: 1998.126.3

Catalogue Description:
Iron hand cross with lower tablet, central shaft, upper cross with ram horn projections, and a fine patina. Condition: Good.

Brooklyn Museum