Cross - Ethiopia (No reserve price)

The object is a traditional Ethiopian protective scroll (also called a magical scroll), presumably from the 19th or early 20th century.
Material and construction: These scrolls are usually made of parchment or leather strips, which are joined together and often equipped with wooden cylinders for rolling up.
Script and language: The texts are typically written in the old Ethiopian church language Ge’ez.
Content: They contain religious texts, prayers, and magical formulas intended to protect the owner.
Illustrations: Characteristic are hand-drawn seals, religious symbols such as crosses or magical signs, often in red and black ink.

The condition must be assessed based on the photos. However, no cracks are present.