Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Oleg Kalashnikov |
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Kuffat fatmeh amuletic choker or head ornament
Ta’amreh Bedouin tribe, Bethlehem region Early 20th century Silver L: 44 cm Bequest from the collection of Uziel (Oscar) Schmelz H. Philips, Jerusalem, through his daughter, Ofra Slutzkai, Tel Aviv Accession number: B98.0368 |
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The eye depicted in the middle of each hamsa is believed to bestow protection against evil powers. 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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