This Hamsa pendant is an adaptation of a North African pendant dating back to the end of the 19th century. Originally the Islamic "Hand of Fatima", Hamsas were adopted as protective talismans by Jewish populations, and adapted to include Hebrew inscriptions: this one bears the Hebrew Shaddai - one of the names by which God is known. This elongated Hamsa shape has been decorated with an engraved geometric design.
This necklace is available with a silver chain in your choice of length. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, as well as a short explanation of its history in both English and Hebrew.
The Israel Museum, Jerusalemis among the world's most highly rated encyclopedic museums. It holds the biggest collection of ancient Israel and Bible Lands antiquities on the planet, and is home to groundbreaking archaeological discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum creates replicas and adaptations of Jewish and Israeli artifacts from around the world; these unusual pieces make unique and wonderful gifts.
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https://www.judaicawebstore.com/19th---20th-century-north-african-hamsa-amulet-with-shaddai-and-geometric-design10302419th - 20th Century North African Hamsa Amulet with Shaddai and Geometric Designhttps://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/7/l/7l9a3384-fixed.jpg8282USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Jewelry/Jewish Jewelry/Jewish Pendants & Necklaces/Silver Pendants & Necklaces/Jewish Jewelry/Hamsa Jewelry/Hamsa Necklaces & Pendants/Silver Hamsa Pendants370338384191<p>Accentuate any outfit for the better with this elegant hamsa necklace from the Israel Museum:</p>
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<li>Engraved intricately with a 19-20th century North African geometric hamsa and wrist design.</li>
<li>Contains the special name of G-d, Shad-dai , denoting divine protection.</li>
<li>Incredibly unique and historical from the Land of Israel, perfect gift that will go with any outfit!</li>
</ul> <div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"><p><strong>925 Sterling Silver&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Size:</strong> 4.5cm x 2cm / 1.8" x 0.8"</p>
<p>This Hamsa pendant is an adaptation of a North African pendant dating back to the end of the 19th century. Originally the Islamic "Hand of Fatima", Hamsas were adopted as protective talismans by Jewish populations, and adapted to include Hebrew inscriptions: this one bears the Hebrew&nbsp;<em>Shaddai</em> - one of the names by which God is known. This elongated Hamsa shape has been decorated with an engraved geometric design.</p>
<p><span>This necklace is available with a silver chain in your choice of length. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, as well as a short explanation of its history in both English and Hebrew.</span></p>
<p><span>The&nbsp;<strong><span>Israel Museum, Jerusalem</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is among the world's most highly rated encyclopedic museums. It holds the biggest collection of ancient Israel and Bible Lands antiquities on the planet, and is home to groundbreaking archaeological discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum creates replicas and adaptations of Jewish and Israeli artifacts from around the world; these unusual pieces make unique and wonderful gifts.</span></p></div>00Pendants & Necklaces925 Sterling SilverWomen, MenThe Israel Museum