beautiful large handmade Ethiopian cross pendant made of steel. In Ethiopia particularly among Orthodox Church followers, to wear a cross implied to be protected by the lord himself as well as to show that they are a devoted Christian. Neck or pictorial crosses are tied round their owner's neck with a piece of blue thread or cord, which was sometimes given to the wearer at baptism. This particular cross pendants they have not been used. Measures approximatelty 3".5 x2 long great condition Collectible other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav