Cross necklace

Jewellery

Inventory number
2023.6.27.12.JW.NC.C1960.XX
Description
Ethiopian cross necklace made of metal. The shape is composed of a square in the center, with smaller squares positioned at a 45 degree angle on each of the four main sides. Within the squares at the perimeter are portruding spheres, embellished with ridged lines. Smaller discs and metallic beads ornate the rest of the neckace. At the top is a maliable piece, attaching the pendant to the chain.

Ancient wardrobe of Christophe DUBOIS RUBIO, Alexandre Vassiliev Foundation vice president.
Material
Silver
Origin
circa 1960 Ethiopia, Africa
Dimensions
Width : 1 cm
Length : 5 cm
Height : 38 cm