The Arabic word 'HAMSA' means 'five' literally. It's an amulet used commonly as jewelry and wall hangings sometimes. The Hand (Khamsa), particularly the open right hand, is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power, and strength, and is seen as potent in deflecting the evil eye. It is usually made of silver and gold. It is also painted in red (sometimes using the blood of a sacrificed animal) on the walls of houses for protection or painted or hung on the doorways of rooms, such as those of an expectant mother or new baby.
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hamsa necklace