White Metal, Cast Hamsa Bead with Space to String Another Bead, 20mm Long
SKU: MSW-166
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$1.75
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Only 14 in stock
Description
- These beads are sold by the set of 4
- White metal cast beads with decoration on both sides
- The hole runs through the middle finger to the wrist with space for one or more beads to be inserted in the space where the palm would be
- Inside diameter of this space is just over 8mm
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Although this basic human symbol for warding off the evil eye may predate both Judaism and Islam, it has close associations with both.
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In Judaism, the Hebrew word for these, "hamesh," relates to the five fingers of the human hand, and/or the 5 books of the Torah. It is also sometimes called Hand of Miriam, after Moses' sister.
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In Islam it's called the Hand of Fatima in honor of one of Mohammed's daughter, and the five fingers are said to recall the 5 Pillars of Islam
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Versions of it can be found in Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism as well.
- Amulets ward off evil or other forms of negativity, while talismans attract beneficial energy and power. The Hamsa, is credited with performing both functions: repelling evil and attracting good fortune and happiness wherever it is worn or displayed.