Antique Ethiopian Christian cross pendant made from a silver Maria Theresa coin
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This is a very beautiful old handmade Ethiopian cross pendant made of Maria Theresa silver coin. 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 pendant is old and has been used. View more great items.