20th century.
Mounted on a pole for liturgical and devotional processions.
From the Franklin H. Williams, Jr. Collection

Ethiopian Hand Cross (Center)
Brass. Hand forged and etched.

20th century. 
Priests carried hand crosses to give the blessing.
From the Godfrey Diekman, OSB Collection.

Ethiopian Hand Cross (Right)
Bronze. Hand forged and etched.

20th century.
Priests carried hand crosses to give the blessing.
From the Franklin H. Williams, Jr. Collection.