Bronze zgarda 5х2,5 (ЗБ 01-16)

Amulets in the form of a cross were very popular in pre-Christian times. Then appeared the so-called Maltese crosses. The ancient pagans worshiped the forces of nature, and a cross was a symbol of this worship. The Cross of «Maltese type» is presented on this page of the website zgarda.com.ua. 

The product is made of bronze and cast under the home conditions by the famous master of artistic carving – Orest Oniskiv. Works of this master, whose craft in the Hutsul language is called «mosjazhnik», are very popular in the circles of artists and craftsmen of our country. He received knowledge in the field of artistic processing of metal from his grandfather Roman Strinadyuk, who was the famous master, and his works to this day adorn the Ukrainian museums and private collections of admirers of the Hutsul craftsmen' art. Among such products are zgardas, wrought crosses, decorative weapon.

The bronze cross «ЗБ 01-16» is cast and minted in accordance with ancient technologies used by Hutsul masters. The engraved cross strung on a thread with ceramic corals. You can purchase such authentic article in the Internet store «Zgarda» at an affordable price.