Carved wood Ethiopian Coptic Christian icon, comprised of four panels, each with two tempera-painted scenes including the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the burial of Christ, eight (8) scenes total. Four with Coptic inscriptions. Carved outer wooden case; panels held together with white string. 16" H x 7 1/2" W x 1 1/2" D. Likely 18th century or earlier. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO.

Slight losses to outer carving with shrinkage to wood. Painted panels retain their bright paint, several panels with minor paint loss.