IJzeren handkruis uit Amhara, 2e helft van de 19e eeuw antique These Bwetes were the focus

These Bwetes were the focus of sacrifices and prayers to bring good luck to the clan

Height: ±35 cm

The Om sign is also said to stand for a sacred syllable from Hinduism and Buddhism

The roll has a beautiful reddish deep color

Dimensions: 26 cm long (linear)

IJzeren handkruis uit Amhara, 2e helft van de 19e eeuw antique These Bwetes were the focusLength: 16 cm. Material: iron. Origin: Amhara. Age: Second half of the 19th century. Priests carry hand crosses, wrapped in cloth, to bless the faithful. Therefore, hand crosses must be easy to wear. Every Ethiopian priest has a hand cross (Meskel in Amharic) with which he blesses the faithful. The cross is handmade using the lost wax method and is a unique piece.