Hand of Fatima n. 18 – Berber – Casablanca, Morocco
Mid 20th century. Brass. Gr. 154,3 (0.53 oz); Cm. 22,0 (2.24”) high x cm. 15,6 (1.37”) width. Wonderful patina. 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 ago, hand-painted...