Coptic Ethiopian Two Panel Icon / Diptych

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Coptic Ethiopian Two Panel Icon / Diptych:
$69.99

Coptic Ethiopian Two Panel Icon-Diptych
Handcrafted in Ethiopia
Dimensions:Height: 6.6” / 16.7 cm Width: 10.5”/ 26.7 cm with panels open 5.1” / 13 cm (panels closed)
Weight: 6.6 oz / 187.1 gThe item for sale is an Ethiopian handcrafted diptych that displays two sacred images in its left and right panels.The exterior sides of both left and right panels are painted with an iconic image of an angel. The two wood panels are connected at their vertical edges by a piece of leather that runs from top to down.We are selling you the same icon you see in all the pictures. We have included the front and back images of the icon.. Please note that the icon goes through an entirely handmade process and hence reflects the artistic character of hand imperfections in terms of the wood work or painting. Icons are ancient tradition of visual information and documentation integrated into Orthodox Christianity. They are sacred form of art that tell stories about God, angels, saints, people, and animals; they serve as evidence in support of the philosophical positions and theological teaching of Orthodox Christianity. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church believes that an icon is a point of meeting between heaven and earth, and that taken together it serves as a medium through which one receives the vision of the spiritual world. Icons also inspire followers to imitate the holiness of those therein depicted. Icons are displayed for personal devotion or for mass worship in churches.They are usually brought out as holy objects for public processions on Ethiopian Orthodox holy days.Ethiopian Crafts Market specializes in selling traditional Ethiopian handcrafts that reflect the rich cultural heritage and identity of its diverse population. Many craft traditions have age-old systems of instruction and apprenticeship. The knowledge and skills needed to make certain types of crafts are mostly acquired as part of growing up in a specific community and culture. We stand by all of the products we carry which are handcrafted by artisans in different corners of Ethiopia.We are always happy to answer your questions about our products or services.