Cross pendant, late 19th-early 20th century, 2 11/16 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (6.83 × 4.45 × 0.64 cm), Silver, Ethiopia, 19th-20th century, Ethiopia was the first African nation to adopt Christianity, more than 1600 years ago. By the 1400s, Christian art in Ethiopia was flourishing, combining Christian imagery with an expressive use of pattern and form. Nowhere else, for instance, are there so many types of Christian crosses.
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Cross pendant, late 19th-early 20th century, Silver, Ethiopia, 19th-20th century, Ethiopia, first African nation, adopt Christianity, 1600 years ago, 1400s, Christian art, Ethiopia, flourishing, combining Christian imagery, expressive, pattern, form, Nowhere else, instance, types, Christian crosses
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