Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Oleg Kalashnikov |
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Hamsa
Morocco Early 20th century Silver, cast and engraved L: 13; W: 8.5 cm The Zeyde Schulmann Collection in the Israel Museum Accession number: B63.11.2861 |
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The salamander was believed to have powers of survival and constant renewal and to protect against fire. Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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