The Hamsa
The hamsa (Hebrew: חמסה) is a amulet in the shape of a palm popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In Arabic it is called khamsah (خمسة), meaning "five" or "the five fingers of the hand."
The hamsa (Hebrew: חמסה) is a amulet in the shape of a palm popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In Arabic it is called khamsah (خمسة), meaning "five" or "the five fingers of the hand."