Tuareg Talisman – KHOMISSAR

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