Ancient very beautiful Starred Khamsa Berber Talisman in solid silver Ethnic Ma

  
A beautiful Moroccan khamsa in silver. Shaped like a door entrance, it symbolizes spiritual openness. This talisman was either worn as a pendant or hung at the entrance of homes to ward off evil.

The shape of the hand is distinct, with the base of the object ending in five fingers. Three stars, attached from the back, adorn the middle and are surrounded by floral motifs. Beautiful patina from old use.

A good piece for ethnological collection. Dimensions 16cm x 8cm Weight 68g.