19th century. Brass. Gr. 461,4 (16.28 oz.); cm. 17,0 high (6.69”) x cm. 12,5 width (4.92”). This hand is the top piece of a lamp. For similar examples see “The Hand in Morocco”, by Khalid El Gharib, Malika Editions. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still...
19th century. Brass. Gr. 461,4 (16.28 oz.); cm. 17,0 high (6.69”) x cm. 12,5 width (4.92”). This hand is the top piece of a lamp. For similar examples see “The Hand in Morocco”, by Khalid El Gharib, Malika Editions. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still...
Shells on multiple layers of hide; mirrors, plastic elements. Cm. 9,1 width x cm. 8,8 high (3.58" x 3.46"). Gr. 44,4 (1.57 oz). The leather rope is included in the price. The Khomissar, in the form of a stylized hand, is believed to ward off the evil eye and, being made of...
Mid 20th century. Silver grams 111,8 (3.94 oz). The Hand is cm. 8,7 high x cm. 6,0 width (3.43" x 2.36"). The chain is cm. 112,0 long (44.09”). Fine work. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the...
Mid 20th century. Silver, coral grams 51,7 (2.38 oz); Cm. 10,5 high x cm. 6,5 width (4.13" x 3.22”). Fine work. The salamander is not afraid nor water nor fire. The salamander reborn from it's ashes and is symbol of birth, life and rebirth. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still...
Silver alloy (silver low degree), copper, wood. Cm. 6,1 width x cm. 6,0 high (2.40" x 2.36"). Gr. 19,4 (0.68 oz). The Khomissar, in the form of a stylized hand, is believed to ward off the evil eye and, being made of shells, doubles as a fertility symbol. Tuareg The Tuareg people inhabit...
End 19th century - early 20th century. Silver gr. 44,8 (1.58 oz); Cm. 12,1 high x cm. 7,3 width (4.76” x 2.87”). Excellent conditions; evident traces of use on the back of the hand. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil...
1980' century. Silver, enamel gr. 53,5 (1.89 oz); Cm. 10,7 high x cm. 7,3 width (4.21" x 2.87”). Extra fine work. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. An alternative Islamic name for this amulet is Hand of...
Mid 20th century. Silver gr. 67,5 (2.38 oz); Cm. 10,5 high x cm. 8,2 width (4.13" x 3.22”). Fine work. The salamander is not afraid nor water nor fire. The salamander reborn from it's ashes and is symbol of birth, life and rebirth. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular...
Mid 20th century. Silver gr. 42,5 (1.50 oz); The chain is cm. 150,0 long (59.06”). Fine work. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. An alternative Islamic name for this amulet is Hand of Fatima, in reference...
