A small handmade Ethiopian Orthodox standing cross designed as a Christian table or display cross. The cross features an ornate openwork head with layered geometric and pierced decoration, mounted on a slender turned stem with a round standing base. Its silver-coloured finish and detailed construction give it a distinctive Ethiopian decorative and devotional character. Measurements: approximately 21 cm high x 9.5 cm wide. The surface has minor marks and variations in finish associated with handmade construction, adding to its individual character. A striking piece for collectors of Ethiopian religious art, African cultural objects and Christian devotional items, or for display in a home, study or personal collection.