Early to mid 20th century. Silver. The biggest hand is gr. 14,9 (0.52 oz), cm. 7,3 x 4,9 (2.87” x 1.92"). The other hands are: gr. 3,2 (0.11 oz.), cm. 4,1 x 2,2 (1.61" x 0.86"); gr. 2,2 (0.07 oz.), cm 3,8 x 2,1 (1.49" x 0.82"). The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and...
1960'. Shells and multilayer leather. Gr. 108,5 (3.82 oz); Cm. 8,4 high (3.30”) x cm. 12,8 width (5.03”) . The Khomissar in the form of a stylized Hand of Fatima, is belived to ward off the evil eye and, being made of shell, double as a fertility symbol. Photos from "Africa Adornment" by Angela Fisher. Sold
1940' - 1950'. Silver, enamel, reg glass; gr. 20,1 (0.70 oz); Cm. 9,0 high (3.54”) x cm. 6,3 width (2.48”). The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southernAlgeria), dating from a period between 9000 and 7000 years ago, hand-painted Catal Huyuk (Anatolia 6000 years ago), thoserepresented on the stele of Chalcacingo, the work of the Olmec civilization, the oldest and most mysterious among the Central American. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the...
1960'. Silver. Gr. 52,9 (1.86 oz). The hand is cm. 7,6 high (2.99”) x cm. 4,2 width (1.65”). The necklace is cm. 36,8 in lenght (14.48"). A similar example on page 241 of "Africa Adorned" by Angela Fischer. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of...
Late 19th - early 20th century. Brass. Gr. 325,9 (11.49 oz); cm. 17,3 high (6.81”) x cm. 12,9 width (5.07”). This hand is the top piece of a lamp. For similar examples see "The Hand in Morocco", by Khalid El Gharib, Malika Editions. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since...
1960'-1970'. Silver on leather. Cm. 17,3 high (6.81”) x cm. 11,2 width (4.4”); gr. 81,2 (2.86 oz.). The Khomissar, in the form of a stylized hand, is believed to ward off the evil eye. he Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central...
Late 19th – early 20th century. Brass. Gr. 221,9 (7.82 oz); without the rings cm. 16,0 high (6.29”) x cm. 11,0 width (4.33”). Late 19th – early 20th century. Brass. Gr. 221,9 (7.82 oz); without the rings cm. 16,0 high (6.29”) x cm. 11,0 width (4.33”). Late 19th – early...
19th or early 20th century. Silver red glass bead. Gr. 55,8 (1.97 oz); Cm. 12,8 high (5.03”) x cm. 6,8 width (2.67”). The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period...
Mid. Silver gr. 12,0 (0.42 oz); Cm. 8,0 high (3.14”) x cm. 5,4 width (2.12”). Fine work. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period between 9000 and 7000 years...
Early to mid 20th century. Silver engraved gr. 59,2. Cm 14,7 x cm. 8,2. 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 charm is Hand of Fatima, in...
