Trois amulettes "khomeissa" · Touareg · ID: 3049894
Description
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
amulet “khomeissa” on a chain with disc-shaped links (coconut) and glass beads, shell, leather, m: 8 cm x 7 cm; w: 44 g
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.
L’objet Trois amulettes “khomeissa” avec l’ID d’objet 3049894 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 101e vente aux enchères dans 11 novembre 2023. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 428 a atteint un prix de vente de 480 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 200 €.
Littérature comparée
Borel, France, The Splendor of Ethnic Jewelry, New York 1994, p. 49