Ethiopia: Processional crucifix of the Ethiopian Christian Church, silver alloy. Type: Gondar.
Ethiopia: Processional crucifix of the Ethiopian Christian Church, silver alloy. Type: Gondar.
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A presentational or procession crucifix made of weak silver alloy. The centrepiece cross is created as a wicker pattern of narrow bands. The periphery is replete with sun symbols, volutes (possibly ram horns) and arches. Cast, cut and engraved from a single piece of material. Connected (by means of three white metal rivets) to a decoratively carved round grommet, also of the same material. During processions of the Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church such presentation-crucifixes would be mounted on long poles and carried by priests (‘Debtera’). Type: Gondar, north-western Ethiopia. No damage. H: 30 cm, W: 17 cm. Mid-20th century. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
02.11.2015 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 750.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 300.-
Ethiopia: Processional crucifix of the Ethiopian Christian Church, silver alloy. Type: Gondar.
A presentational or procession crucifix made of weak silver alloy. The centrepiece cross is created as a wicker pattern of narrow bands. The periphery is replete with sun symbols, volutes (possibly ram horns) and arches. Cast, cut and engraved from a single piece of material. Connected (by means of three white metal rivets) to a decoratively carved round grommet, also of the same material. During processions of the Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church such presentation-crucifixes would be mounted on long poles and carried by priests (‘Debtera’). Type: Gondar, north-western Ethiopia. No damage. H: 30 cm, W: 17 cm. Mid-20th century. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 02.11.2015 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 28.10. - 02.11.2015 |
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