Hamsa

Origin

!A Punic stela from Carthage dedicated to [Tinnit and Baal Hammon with a carved open right hand, as well as sign of Tinnit, sign of Baal Hammon above, Caduceus and naval symbols](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/TophetCarthage.5.jpg/250px-TophetCarthage.5.jpg)

Symbolism and usage

!A hamsa embossed with the words of the [Priestly Blessing in Hebrew](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/382JUDAICABLESSING.jpg/250px-382JUDAICABLESSING.jpg)

Symbolism and usage

!Amulet with two hands of Fatimah, bearing the inscriptions "God is the guardian", "God brings consolation in all trials"

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