1068 – Star of David Hand Charm
- Physical description:
- Tiny brass Hand of Fatima with 6-pointed star.
- Museum classification:
- Protection
- Size:
- 45 x 25 x 2 mm
- Information:
As part of Algerian wedding ceremonies, the bridegroom's mother presents him with a Hand of Fatima pendant to protect him from the Evil Eye, just before he gallops off on horseback to meet his bride. (Source: 'Al Jazeera World: Algerian Wedding', broadcast 28/6/14)
- Resource:
- Object
- Materials:
- Brass
- Copyright ownership:
- Treetrunk Ltd
As part of Algerian wedding ceremonies, the bridegroom's mother presents him with a Hand of Fatima pendant to protect him from the Evil Eye, just before he gallops off on horseback to meet his bride. (Source: 'Al Jazeera World: Algerian Wedding', broadcast 28/6/14)