Outstanding Large Hand of Fatima – KHAMSA – HAMESH – Tiznit, South Morocco
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...