SHEWA ETHIOPIAN NECK CROSS
£85.00
Shewa is a region in central Ethiopia, the design of this necklace is based on the Shewa regional neck cross, it’s design is Greek in origin. Read all about the history of Ethiopian neck crosses in our Discovery section.
Cross width: 23 mm
Cross height: 31 mm
Chord length: 76 cm
The Ethiopian cross varies regionally in design and they are either cast using the lost wax method or cut directly from their base metal.
Sally has been collecting Ethiopian crosses for 25 years. She creates necklaces incorporating the crosses in either Silver or Brass set alongside beautiful precious stones.
Each neck cross in this collection is suspended on a maroon leather thong. Beautiful to wear individually as well as layered up.