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Hamsa

Hamsa

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Construction note

An open hand with an eye in the palm.

About this symbol

Meaning
Protection against the evil eye; blessing.
Culture / origin
Middle East & North Africa (Jewish, Islamic, and earlier)
Era
Ancient roots, widely used today
Historical context
The 'hand of Fatima' / 'hand of Miriam' is a protective amulet across several cultures.

Shared protective symbol with religious significance in several traditions.

Tags

hamsaprotectionhand

SVG source

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