Ethiopian cross
An Ethiopian Orthodox priest with traditional axumite crosses
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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