Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Artist:Amhara

Medium: Wood

Geograhical Locations:

• Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Dates:17th or 18th century

Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (26.7 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

• Double Take: African Innovations
• African Innovations

Accession Number: 1998.126.4

Image: 1998.126.4_transpc005.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Wood hand cross with lower tablet, central shaft, upper cross, carved foliate, forms that are checkered, crossed, dentated, and linear, and a fine patina. Condition: Good.

Brooklyn Museum