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Special gift for khamsa lovers

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on May 24, 2011 at 11:55pm
A huge Khamsa from north eastern Algeria, from the CHAOUIA berbers. Sometimes used as a central pendant of the lovely clove and coral necklaces
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  • Toya May 25, 2011 at 1:11am
    Ayis-I am really drawn to this Khamsa. Is this for sale?
  • Ethnic Embellishments May 25, 2011 at 6:59am
    Stunning hamsa!  What's the size?  I usually see these at about 5 cm long or so.  There is one with a bakelite cabochon on the necklace with cloves that I posted.
  • Alaa eddine SAGID May 25, 2011 at 10:39am

    Indeed it is a very attractive and rare piece,

     

    This Khamsa is  14cm * 9 cm

    I really struggled to find one of these khamsas, they are hard to come by, so i am keeping it for the moment
  • SARAH CORBETT May 25, 2011 at 11:48am

    If it were mine I would keep it too!

    Sx

  • Toya May 25, 2011 at 4:02pm
    Wise choice to keep this beauty. It is a true work of art.
  • Joost Daalder June 24, 2011 at 2:35pm
    Very attractive and in good condition. I think we are all agreed we'd like to own it, which is indeed a good reason for not selling it, Ayis!
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