Lot 272
Two Palestinian Head Ornaments / Amulet Necklaces – Hamsas – "Kuffat Fatmeh"
"Kuffat Fatmeh" ("Fatimah's Hand") forehead ornament / amulet choker necklace with hamsa pendants. Palestine, Bethlehem Region, [first half of 20th century].
Silver, cast; silver thread.
1. Chain with 29 hamsa pendants, each with a circle resembling an eye, in addition to 29 round pendants encircled by silver thread, each with two crescent-like decorations, also in silver thread. Length: 30 cm.
2. Chain with 29 hamsa pendants, each with a circle resembling an eye. Length: 34 cm.
Reference: Pracht und Geheimnis, item no. 325. For comparison, see Israel Museum Collection, item no. B98.0368.
