Ethiopia is the second oldest Christian country in the world. Christianity has been practised since 4 AD.The iconography is rich in imagery such as massive to tiny crosses and similar shapes to support the Christian believer. Prayer beads, crosses, pendant derivatives of the cross and a vast array of ornamental shapes in Ethiopian Silver, brass and copper is available. The pieces are cast using techniques not very different to ancient times. The beauty of these hand-crafted pieces is sought after the world over.
The core metal is copper or brass and most are plated in silver. Silver is the Feminine metal.
Ultimately, all the metal pieces were, and still is, used for worship and prayer, which brings to the modern world a sense of the sacred.
