{"product_id":"silver-coptic-processional-icon-cross-ethiopia","title":"Silver Coptic Processional Icon Cross Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003eEthiopian Coptic crosses are a grouping of Christian cross variants that are symbols of Christianity in Ethiopia. Their elaborate, stylized design is markedly distinct from other Christian cross variants. Ethiopian crosses are almost always made from elaborate latticework, the intertwined lattice represents everlasting life. No two crosses are exactly identical in style, the artisans who make them being allowed the freedom to exercise a measure of individual taste and creativity in their choice of shape and pattern. Crosses may be of the type with a socket at the base so they may be mounted on a staff and carried in church ceremonies or hand-held blessing crosses used by priests in benedictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage cross is unique in that it has painted iconology in the center of Christ and his followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e---\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Ethiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22\" Tall by 17\" Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a socket for mounting on a staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495776370918,"sku":"130024","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/0938\/3330\/files\/Removebackgroundproject-2026-03-30T153443.844.jpg?v=1774899423","url":"https:\/\/shop.pem.org\/products\/silver-coptic-processional-icon-cross-ethiopia","provider":"PEM Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}