Three amulets "khomeissa" ·  Tuareg · ID: 3049894

Description

1. amulet “khomeissa” on a chain of multi-stranded black glass bead strings, silver(?) sheet, chased and engraved, leather, m: 13 cm x 12 cm; w: 110 g

2. amulet “khomeissa” on a chain with disc-shaped links (coconut) and glass beads, shell, leather, m: 8 cm x 7 cm; w: 44 g

3. amulet “khomeissa” on a chain of multi-stranded black glass bead strings, silver(?) sheet, chased and engraved, mirror glass, leather, m: 10.5 cm x 9.5 cm; w: 96 g

The “khomeissa” represents the stylized hand of Mohammed’s daughter, Fatima, and is worn to protect the wearer. When made of shell it is said to promote fertility and is handed down from mother to daughter.

The object Three amulets “khomeissa” with the object ID 3049894 was part of the auction 101st Auction on November 11, 2023. The object with the lot number 428 achieved a sales price of EUR 480 with an asking price of EUR 200.

Comparing literature

Borel, France, The Splendor of Ethnic Jewelry, New York 1994, p. 49