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Tuareg Hand Of Fatima - Khomissar - Niger

Tuareg Hand Of Fatima - Khomissar - Niger Jewelry photo   Category : Ethnographic > African > Jewelry
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Uploaded by ange-otome on Jul 15, 2016
        
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Category : Ethnographic > African > JewelryItem Id: 163582
Material: Silver, glass beadsOriginal/Reproduction: Original
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20th century
Silver, glass beads g r. 33,8 (1.19 oz)
Ther Khomissar is c m. 5,2 width x c m. 4,3 high (2.04" x 1.69")
The Khomissar , in the form of a stylized hand, is believed to ward off the evil eye and, being made of shells, doubles as a fertility symbol
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