Hand amulet "hamsa" · Morocco, presumably from As-Sawira · ID: 3033034
not available anymore
Size
H: 12,5 cm
H: 4.9 inch
Description
silver (40 g), chased and engraved decor, central motif: hexagram, showing the so-called “Salomo seal”, surrounded by delicate tendriled motifs, soldered loop for support, very good condition;
hand amulets serve for warding off evil, above all the dreaded “evil eye”, but served as symbol for good luck as well.