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.
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Metal (copper)
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Collection of DePaul University, gift of Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M.
