Photo of collection object Hand Cross (mäsqäl) — Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), early 17th century. Wood, pigment, 21 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (54.6 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm). Gift of Eric Goode, 1998.173.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

early 17th century

Amhara

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Amhara
Classification: Ornament
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment
Medium: wood, pigment
Locations: Place made: Ethiopia
Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (54.6 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1998.173.1
Credit Line: Gift of Eric Goode
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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