The Hamsa / Hand of Fatima motif encompasses numerous cultures and civilisations across the North Africa, the Middle East. From ancient Mesopotamia, a symbol affiliated with Inanna or Ishtar protecting against disease to Phoenician and Cartaginian cultures, again symbolising protection along with fertility and divine blessing. Ancient Egypt the Mano Pantea (hand of the all-goddess) it was protective as well as in Berber cultures - the traditional tafust (hand) used both for protection and blessing. The Leventine Christians adopted the sybol as the Hand of Mary, invoking the Virgin’s protection whilst in Jewish tradition, Hand of Miriam amulets symbolised God’s strong hand. In Islamic tradition, the Hand of Fatima is named after the prophet’s daughter Fatima al-Zahra. The five fingers refer to the Five Pillars of Islam whilst the amulet protects against the evil eye.
Each torque and pendant is individually crafted by artisan brass workers from the Kibera shanty town on the outskirts of Nairobi. Kibera brass workers are renowned for the expertise and Sally has been proud to support and work with them for several years.
Torque width (adjustable): 148 mm
Hand of Fatima Pendant: 42 mm width x 58 mm height x 3 mm depth
Weight: 19 g
The Hamsa / Hand of Fatima motif encompasses numerous cultures and civilisations across the North Africa, the Middle East. From ancient Mesopotamia, a symbol affiliated with Inanna or Ishtar protecting against disease to Phoenician and Cartaginian cultures, again symbolising protection along with fertility and divine blessing. Ancient Egypt the Mano Pantea (hand of the all-goddess) it was protective as well as in Berber cultures - the traditional tafust (hand) used both for protection and blessing. The Leventine Christians adopted the sybol as the Hand of Mary, invoking the Virgin’s protection whilst in Jewish tradition, Hand of Miriam amulets symbolised God’s strong hand. In Islamic tradition, the Hand of Fatima is named after the prophet’s daughter Fatima al-Zahra. The five fingers refer to the Five Pillars of Islam whilst the amulet protects against the evil eye.
Each torque and pendant is individually crafted by artisan brass workers from the Kibera shanty town on the outskirts of Nairobi. Kibera brass workers are renowned for the expertise and Sally has been proud to support and work with them for several years.
Torque width (adjustable): 148 mm
Hand of Fatima Pendant: 42 mm width x 58 mm height x 3 mm depth
Weight: 19 g
