KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions.

KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions.KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions, they come in various shapes and sizes and all sorts of decoration. These hand shaped pendants are highly apreciated amulets, once very popular in North Africa, Middle east and beyond. Their history is tightly linked to religious beliefs: Khamsa means "5", some consider it an echo of the 5 Islamic pillars, other say that it is the caring hand of the propheet's daughter "Fatima" but while

round shape

This jewellery have been used by the Tuareg nomadic tribe to navigate in the dessert

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From the Ida ou Nadif people of Morocco’s Western Anti-Atlas mountains

would have been a signifier of personal wealth

High quality old silver earring ( TSABIT )

Silver Kohl Flask

A Gau (also spelled "Ghau") is a portable amulet box or locket traditionally worn by Tibetans

The general name of these flasks in morocco is

In very good antique condition

A worthy addition to any collection

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