Fine Tuareg Hand of Fatima – KHOMISSAR – Mali

Massive silver, old glass beads. The Khomissar is cm. 5,9 width x cm. 5,5 high (2.32″ x 2.17″); the necklace il cm. 54,0 long (21,26″). Gr. 61,8 (2.18 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.

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