White Metal, Hamsa, Filigree, Loops at Both Ends, 37mm Long, Sold by Set of 4

MSW-167

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  • Silver tone filigree hamsa, 37mm long with. loops at both ends
  • Light enough to make large earrings or use as pendant or connector
  • Although this basic human symbol for warding off the evil eye may predate both Judaism and Islam, it has close associations with both.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.