Ethiopian cross
An Ethiopian Orthodox priest
Ethiopian crosses are symbols of Christianity in Ethiopia. Their elaborate, stylized design is markedly distinct from the similar European Christian crosses.[1][2] Ethiopian crosses are almost always made from elaborate lattice work, the intertwined lattice represents everlasting life.[3] Each cross looks different, and artisans can take liberty when choosing shapes and patterns.[4]
See also
- Lalibela Cross
- Kryždirbystė, the Lithuanian art of wooden cross crafting
- Khachkars, Armenian cross stones
- Celtic crosses
References
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- ↑ Stanlislaw Chojnacki with Caroline Gossage, Ethiopian Crosses, (London: Skira, 2006). ISBN 88-7624-831-5 (book review)
- ↑ Mario di Salvo, Crosses of Ethiopia, 2006
- ↑ "The Ethiopian Cross". www.seiyaku.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ↑ "The Ethiopian Cross". R·Seitz: Talisman. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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