Description

This reverent wall crucifix with abalone and holy land relics is handcrafted in the Holy Land using authentic mother of pearl from the Mediterranean coast, paired with Bethlehem olivewood accents and Holy Land artisan craftsmanship.

Olive wood crucifix with abalone shell inlay, Orthodox budded terminals, INRI, silver corpus, and 5 brass-bezeled relic capsules with star-burst engraved surrounds. Symbolizing crucifixion of christ / catholic-orthodox / holy land relics / abalone devotional tradition (bethlehem craft heritage). Materials include olive wood, abalone hell inlay, silver-tone metal corpus, brass bezels, glass capsules. Budded/trefoil terminals; olive wood body with iridescent green-blue abalone shell applied to all arm surfaces; star/sunburst engravings around each of 5 brass relic capsules; silver-tone corpus of Christ with crown of thorns; INRI plaque; capsule contents appear to be earth/stone and amber material; vivid blue-green iridescence of shell dominates visual impression; size estimated ~30–35 cm.

This item includes a certificate of authenticity verifying the materials and techniques used to make this product.

Size: To be confirmed.