Jewelry
Hamsa Hand Necklace and Earrings set
- Item Number
- 138
- Estimated Value
- 25 USD
- Sold
- 20 USD to Live Event Bidder
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
This beautiful silver Hamsa Hand charm necklace comes with a pair of matching earrings. The necklace hangs on a black sheer ribbon and black leather chain.
The hamsa, also referred to as the eye of Fatima, the hand of Fatima, and the hand of Miriam, has been variously interpreted by scholars as a Jewish, Christian, or Islamic amulet, and as a pagan fertility symbol. Yet even as the magical form remains shrouded in mystery and scholars debate nearly every aspect of its emergence, it is recognized today as a kabbalistic amulet and as an important symbol in Jewish art.
However, as it is also known as the Hand of Fatima (Mohammed’s daughter), the amulet carries significance to Muslims a well. According to Islamic folklore, Fatima’s hand became a symbol of faith after her husband Ali came home with a new wife one day. Fatima, who at the time had been cooking, dropped the soup ladle she had been using. Yet she was so preoccupied by the new arrival that she continued stirring using her bare hand, hardly noticing that she was burning herself.
Created and generously donated by Bobbie Montague
Item Special Note
If shipping is requested, cost of shipping will be added to high bid.
Donated By:
Bobbie Montague
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