Hamsa, The Hand of Miriam / Fatima, Jewish and Islamic

The Hamsa, eye-in-hand symbol, is an ancient version of a charm to protect the wearer from evil. Today it is often seen as an Arabic or Jewish symbol in jewlery and art. One explanation of it's symbolism is that the five fingers can be used to blind anyone with evil intent towards the wearer.

In Judaism the Hamsa is worn as a protection against evil and is also called the Hand of Miriam, a reference to Miriam who was a sister of Aaron and Moses. It is used in wall decorations or worn as an amulet.
The Hamsa is also a symbol of Islamic people, who use it in decorative works. They call it the Hand of Fatima, after Muhammad's daughter Fatima Zahra and the symbol may represent the Five Pillars of Islam. Some young Jewish and Arabic people wear the Hamsa as a symbol for peace between their two peoples as the symbol is present in the belief systems of both.

Finished in Dark Walnut and lightly coated with polyurethane.

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Description:

-I work primarily with Southern Cross Pine.
-Each piece is approximately 7 inches wide x 9 inches tall and Â¾ inches thick, the size of a typical hard covered book.
-Deeply carved at multiple depths using tools of this craft adding texture and shadow.
-A Â¼ inch hole has been drilled in the back for hanging.
-Various shades and colors of stain are used adding contrast, interest and to bring out the natural beauty of the wood grain.
-Each piece is created with care and attention to detail to give you the best quality that I can produce.

Andrew

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