Khamsa Metal and Bone Hand of Fatima Pendant - HD207

Khamsa Metal and Bone Hand of Fatima PendantSize: 3" W x 4" HThe Hamsa, also Romanized Khamsa, is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings. Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection and is believed to provide defense against the evil eye. The symbol originated in Punic Carthage, modern-day Tunisia, and was associated with the Goddess Tanit.Khamsah is an Arabic word that means "five", but also "the five fingers of the hand". It may also be taken as a reference to the primary number itself.The Hand Khamsa, particularly the open right hand, is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power and strength, and is seen as potent in deflecting the evil eye.Style #: HD207