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Moroccan silver khamsa

Posted by Jose M. Pery on October 13, 2012 at 3:28pm

It shows two silver hallmarks on the back. One of them seems to be from Casablanca.

Comments

Toya October 13, 2012 at 4:19pm

Beautiful hamsa! Very unusual.
Chantal October 13, 2012 at 9:02pm

Had never seen this motif before (one small hamsa amidst the foliage ).How big is it?
Jose M. Pery October 14, 2012 at 12:01am

It is about 6.4 cm length and 4 cm wide. It weights about 15 grm.