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Ethiopian cross from city of Hajk

Posted by Eva Baby on December 8, 2013 at 1:37pm

Had reflected whether to load this here or not, now I decided to do so. It is apparently a monk's cross from the City of Hajk (or Hayk), in northern Ethiopia, Wolo region. Thanks to the help of Betty, I was at last able to identify it. There seems to be an old monastery there, where the Monks have worn this type of cross. Hajk should mean "water" or "lake", I read somewhere, as Hajk City is at a lake. It is huge, approx. 11,5 cm, and of mixed metal. I always liked this form, having seen it many times, but would have prefered a smaller one. I will not wear it, it is too big for me, but nice to have it in my collection,

Comments

Chantal December 8, 2013 at 3:46pm

Splendid and well presented. Thanks for the info.
Eva Baby December 8, 2013 at 3:53pm

thank you, Chantal! It was somehow fun to find out about this! I like being something like a detective and find out about things - via various channels! And of course thanks to Betty who had the clue.
Toya December 8, 2013 at 5:04pm

Beautiful and such interesting information. I have one of this shape, but a bit smaller.
Eva Baby December 8, 2013 at 5:15pm

@Thank you Toya, I have admired your Ethiopian crosses recently, you have a wonderful collection and I like the way you used them in necklaces!
Eva Baby December 12, 2013 at 8:20am

just another view.