Name/Title
Untitled [Processional cross]Entry/Object ID
2003.30Description
By the fourth century Christianity was well established in Ethiopia, predating its arrival in Europe and elsewhere. The cross serves as the country's most important and decorative artistic emblem; crosses adorn church tops, indicating the structure's divine purpose, and are carried on poles in religious processionals or ceremonies. Smaller hand crosses are used for personal devotion.Acquisition
Notes
Collection of DePaul University, gift of Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M.Made/Created
Notes
Creation Date: 20th centuryEthnography
Notes
Ethiopia, Africa
Eritrean
Africa, EthiopiaLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Processional crossClass
DECORATIVE ARTSDimensions
Dimension Description
WholeWidth
43.18 cmDepth
6.35 cmLength
48.26 cm