Coptic Ethiopian Painting on a Parchment (Small)

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Coptic Ethiopian Painting on a Parchment (Small):
$23.99

Coptic Ethiopian Painting on Parchment(Small Size)Hand Painted in Ethiopia
Dimensions
~6\" by 5\" (Small!)This item for sale is a singe Coptic Ethiopian painting on a parchment. There are four similar size paintings to select.
1. Archangels2. Resurrection3. Madonna and Child4. Archangel Gabriel

We are selling you the same painting you see on the pictures. Painting dimensions may show small variance along the length or width by a maximum of 1/8th an inch. Parchment painting is very sensitive to water and moisture causing it to wrinkle and discolor.

After Christianity was introduced in Ethiopia around 330 AD, monasteries grew into flourishing cultural centers where generations of monks passed down a tradition of honoring visual representation of religious subjects including angels, the holy family, and saints. The painting for sale here is part of this age-old tradition. Ethiopian Coptic paintings tend to be unique in terms of color, proportion, and texture.The paintings are also widely known for depicting large widely open eyes of holy figures for the purpose of capturing the full attention and respect of the audience.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.