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The hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet seen mainly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is often used in jewelry and wall hangings, as a defense against the evil eye.
Its origin is said to be found in ancient practices associated with the Phoenicians of Carthage.
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Archaeological evidence indicates that a downward pointing hamsa used as a protective amulet in the Middle East, predates its use by members of the monotheistic faiths. It is thought to have been associated with Tanit, the supreme deity of Carthage whose hand was used to ward off the evil eye.
The hamsa’s debut in Jewish culture, and its popularity particularly among Sephardic Jews, can be traced through its use in Islam. In the middle ages, Jews sometimes call it the hand of Miriam, alluding to the sister of the biblical Moses and Aaron. Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah. It also symbolizes the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, “Heh”, which represents one of God’s holy names. Some believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God.

The hamsa is popular as a charm most often worn as a necklace, but can be found as a decorative element in houses, on key chains, on other jewelry items. If you are in the market for modern hamsa art, there is a lot of good shopping online.
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