Ethiopian Wall Hanging Icon. Large Hand Carved Painted Christian Prayer Icon. Art, Coptic Icon
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The richly coloured biblical paintings of Ethiopian icons primarily illustrate scenes from the Old Testament. Over the course of the last hundreds of years, Ethiopian artists have produced a vast quantity of unique & creative icons, illuminated manuscripts & wall paintings in churches. The purpose of Ethiopian religious art is to describe in colour, the message of the gospels. This particular icon is made of wood. This icon is specially prepared for devotional purposes. Prayers made to an icon are offered directly to a specific saint or to the Virgin herself. Measures 11.5 Inches long & 8.5 Inches wide (48 X 21 cm) Ethiopian Wall Hanging Icon. Large Hand Carved Painted Christian Prayer Icon. Art, Coptic Icon
