20th Century North African Hamsa Pendant Adaptation

925 Sterling Silver

Size: 4.3cm x 3,2cm / 1.7" x 1.3"

Intricately filled with a beautiful filigree design, this beautiful Hamsa pendant is a wonderful example of the beautiful floral art and design that came from the Maghreb region of Africa. Dated to the the early 20th century, this amulet features three conjoined fingers and out-facing thumbs and a gleaming silver finish.

Hamsas are an ancient African and Middle Eastern symbol which is said to ward off the evil eye. The popular talisman guards the wearer and their family from sickness and harm.

This necklace is available with a silver chain in your choice of length. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, as well as a short explanation of its history in both English and Hebrew.

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem is among the world's most highly rated encyclopedic museums. It holds the biggest collection of ancient Israel and Bible Lands antiquities on the planet, and is home to groundbreaking archaeological discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum creates replicas and adaptations of Jewish and Israeli artifacts from around the world; these unusual pieces make unique and wonderful gifts.