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"Khamsah" - from Arabic meaning "five". This is a local symbol with five fingers of the open hand warding off the evil eye.
In addition to containing texts and incantations from the Bible and Kabbala one will find magical symbols (eye, Khai, star of David, etc.) engraved and styled on the amulet. Personal texts and inscriptions can be done according to customer specifications and preferences.
A wide variety
and assortment of hand-made "Khamsahs" are available as in
examples A and B.
Also available are cast Khamsahs as in examplec C and D.
Sterling silver, 1.25" x 1.5"
Examples
A, B $ 180
Examples C, D $ 120
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