Hand of Fatima

Hand of Fatima n. 06 – Khamsa – Berber, Marrakech, MoroccoHand of Fatima – Khamsa – Berber, Marrakech, Morocco

20th century. Silver. Gr. 23,8 (0.84 oz); Cm. 7,4 high (2.91”) x cm. 6,1 width (2.40”). 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,...

Berber Necklace – Hand of Fatima – Rif Mountains, MoroccoBerber Necklace – Hand of Fatima – Rif Mountains, Morocco

Mid 20th century or earlier. Glass and resin beads, buttons. The Hand of Fatima (tribal metal) is cm. 7,0 x 4,7 (2.75 x 1.85 Inches). The nacklace is cm. 60 long (23.62 Inches); gr. 102,4 (3.61 oz.). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed...

Hand of Fatima n. 05 – Khamsa – Berber, Essaouira, MoroccoHand of Fatima – Khamsa – Berber, Essaouira, Morocco

First Half 20th century. Silver. Gr. 10,9 (0.38 oz); Cm. 6,7 (2.63”) high x cm. 3,9 (1.53”) width. Traces of blue enamel. 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...

Hand of Fatima n. 04 – Khamsa – Berber, Tiznit, MoroccoHand of Fatima – Khamsa – Berber, Tiznit, Morocco

Early 20th century. Silver, enamel, red glass; gr. 14,2 (oz. 0.50); cm. 7,8 (3.07”) high x cm. 5,5 (2.16”) width 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...

Hand of Fatima n. 02 – Khamsa – Hamesh – Berber, ESSAOUIRA MoroccoHand of Fatima – Khamsa – Hamesh – Berber, ESSAOUIRA Morocco

20th century. Silver alloy. Gr. 58,3 (2.05 oz); Cm. 12,4 high (4.88”) x cm. 7,3 width (2.87”). The salamander is not afraid nor water nor fire. Reborn from its ashes. The salamander is a symbol of the birth, life and rebirth. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world...