beautiful 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 2".5 x 2'' long great condition Collectible other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav