19th – early 20th century, Amazigh, Morocco
These fabulous amulets are tribal representations of the hamsa (the protective hand). The five shells are set in the leather that likely has a prayer folded within it. It is so beautifully worn from the years and years of devotion, prayer and hope. The necklace is finished with our hand woven cord, simply. Note that the shells and white beads are very white though the image, shot by this amateur photographer, does not convey this truth.
One of a kind
Amulet: just short 1 x 1 x .5″
Necklace length: 18.5″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her or him.