Silver, Ethiopian Coptic Cross, Extra Large, 4.75 Inches long

NGD-182

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  • Vintage extra large coin silver Ethiopian Coptic cross pendant, 4.75 inches long
  • Only one available
  • Most like this one were made of a silver alloy popularly called "coin silver"
  • Loop at the top show signs of very long term wear
  • The Coptic cross is a variation of the Christian cross and of the Egyptian ankh and conveys a message of life. It dates back to the 4th century and was made independently in many individual forms.
  • It was traditionally worn by members of the Coptic Christian church, and more recently made popular in the west when worn by musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Keith Richards.