19th C. Mexican Silver Hamsa / Hand of Fatima
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Spanish Colonial-Moorish influenced Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Cut and hammered from silver sheet, a variant of a hand of Fatima or Hamsa attached to a silver conical fitting. Traditionally the Hand of Fatima after Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammed, is related to the tradition of warding off the evil eye. It is a hand shaped amulet used throughout North Africa and areas of the Middle East to symbolize protection and defense against the powerful evil eye. In Mexico, Hamsa imagery was oftentimes used in the creation of milagros as well. Set on turned wood stand. Size: 3.625" W x 8.25" H (9.2 cm x 21 cm); 11.5" H (29.2 cm) Weight: 73.7 grams
Provenance: private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired thirty years ago
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#121965
Provenance: private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired thirty years ago
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#121965
Condition
A small crack with area of loss to upper end and lower end of conical fitting and base of hand. Nick to periphery of hand on side of pinky. Expected denting, tarnish, and wear commensurate with age.
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19th C. Mexican Silver Hamsa / Hand of Fatima
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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