Antique Ethiopian Magic Scroll With Arch Angel Michael
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Description
Antique leather scroll prepared and written by a dabtara, an unordained cleric, a class thought to have particularly close association with the spirit world. This scroll features the Arch angel Michael, a sun face and a cross like design and most likely offers a variety of spells, prayers and magic formulas that offer protection or cure against the Evil Eye. Locally the magical scrolls are considered powerful tools to combat sickness and demons in Ethiopian folk belief. Coptic peoples, Ethiopia, Africa. This scroll measures 65 x 4 inches when full extended, though rolls up into a nice small scroll at 4 x 2 inches.
Condition
fair, some tattered edges, in fair but fragile condition.
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Antique Ethiopian Magic Scroll With Arch Angel Michael
Estimate $300 - $500
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