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Description

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The Hamsa (also known as Khamsa) is a hand shaped amulet used for protection by both Jewish and Muslim people. Its name comes from a Semitic root and literally means "five". The Hamsa is usually shaped in the form of a symmetrical hand, with thumbs on both side, and not in the anatomically correct way. Though it is widely used by both Jewish and Muslim people, its origins pre-dates both religions and is attributed to the goddess Tanit who was a Phoenician lunar goddess, worshiped as the patron goddess at Carthage.
This Hamsa has thumbs on both sides and is made of silver toned metal.

Questions & Comments

I wish my picture was clearer but I have cataracts and do the very best I can.

Oct 29th, 2010 at 7:11:31 AM PDT by

Try pulling back from the object a little more, you might be too close for your camera to focus. Then you can crop the photo with software, which is very easy. That's how I get all those super closeups on my bead listings.

Also, try a white background. Things tend to be easier to see. You can use any type of fabric or even paper.

Oct 29th, 2010 at 7:27:16 AM PDT by

Thank you. I will definitely try that. The hard thing is that I have cataracts and it is so hard to see but I will absolutely try your suggestion.

Oct 29th, 2010 at 11:03:41 AM PDT by

im a muslim and ya its called a Khamsa and it comes with an eye on the palm of the hand :) i will be watching

Nov 1st, 2010 at 10:38:55 AM PDT by

This one does not have an eye on the palm. Sorry.

Nov 1st, 2010 at 1:00:15 PM PDT by

oh okay well thats no problem :)

Nov 1st, 2010 at 6:44:08 PM PDT by

Thank you for stopping by.

Nov 2nd, 2010 at 4:17:09 AM PDT by

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