Hand Painted

Ceramic

Protecting Hand of Fatima or Hamsa

Large Size 15 cm x 11 cm

Small Size 11 cm x 9 cm

(it depends where you come from)

The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old and still popular apotropaic amulet for  magical protection from the envious or  evil eye The words hamsa and hamesh mean "five" and refer to the digits on the hand. An alternative Islamic name for this charm is the Hand of Fatima, in reference to the daughter of Mohammed. An alternative Jewish name for it is the Hand of Miriam, in reference to the sister of Moses and Aaron.

These Rustic Hand Painted

Glazed Hand of Fatima's

measure

 17 cm x 11 cm

There is a hole at the top for hanging

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Your purchase will be packed with great care and will be dispatched within 24 hours of payment, Monday to Friday excluding holidays

Please be aware that although virtually identical the hand you receive may not be the one in the photographs

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