Vintage Moroccan Silver 'Hand of Fatima' Khamsa (Hamsa), Essaouira
£70.00
This old silver khamsa was made in the coastal town of Essaouira, Morocco, in the 1950s. It has a scrolling design with an interesting second stylised hamsa element. Hallmarked. An unusual khamsa. Genuine old khamsa such as this one are now increasingly difficult to find in Morocco. This beautiful pendant will be supplied with a simple leather cord so you can wear it straight away.
Date:
1950s
Material:
Silver (tested)
Dimensions:
5.8 cm (h) x 3.6 cm (w)
Weight:
4.1 g
Ref:
KHA-554
References:
Gharib, K. (2012). La Main au Maroc. Paris: Somogy