A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

Ethiopian crosses

Vintage crosses collected 30 years ago. From left: Lallibella, Axum, Maltese and Gojjam mix, Axum, Axum
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  • very beautiful pieces! Thanks for showing!

  • Left cross a Lallibella Cross (birds). Three crosses are all Axum crosses and the and in the middle is a marriage of two crosses really. the upper part is the (maltese or Shoa) cross married to a half Gojjam cross.

  • Thank you Ingrid for identifying these crosses. I have enjoyed seeing all your informative posts about Ethiopian jewelry.

  • Fabulous Crosses Toya.

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