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Yemeni necklace with hamsa pendant 03.01.1293


The ‘Hand’ is an old pre-Islamic symbol to protect against all evil (e.g. the ‘evil eye’). This old apotropaic sign was taken on by Islam as the Hand of Fatima (also called the ‘khemsa’ or ‘hamsa’ = 5) and integrated into the jewellery tradition. 

  • Ref.:03.01.1293
  • Size:Length of beadedpart: 310mm; overall length: 600mm: size of Hamsa: 60 x 70 mm
  • Weight:65 gr

Category

  • Yemeni & Omani Necklaces 03.01Arabic Peninsula & Middle East 29.04
  • JEWELRY FROM THE ARABIAN PENINSULA 03REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • YEMEN

Material

  • Glass and EarthGlassMetalSilver

Quality

  • Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.Excellent overall condition
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