Dramatic, ethnic and earthy, this intriguing necklace could be right out of an African museum exhibit. The soulful handmade cross from Ethiopia is harmoniously framed by a series of equally exotic beads of bone, resin, turquoise and brass. Natural hues of amber and ivory contrast with the equally natural, but darker tones of the batik brown resin, weathered turquoise and African brass. This rich necklace is also a balance of the ancient and modern with the antiqued metals and rough cut turquoise and bone having an aura of antiquity while the high polished amber resin and similarly shiny batik resin add a slight contemporary feel.

This silver cross is imported directly from Ethiopia and although this necklace is not sold as a one-of-a-kind piece, it in fact will be, as no two Ethiopian crosses will be the same. The crosses feature various designs and patterns with elaborate openwork of interwoven lines often symbolizing eternity.

Necklace is 20" long with a 4" extender.

Handmade Ethiopian cross, Kenyan handcarved natural bone beads, Amber resin beads. Yellow amber resin rondelles, turquoise donuts, African "woven" brass beads, African antique brass rings, Solid brass wire work, copper wire, dyed Greek leather cord.