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The Hand of Fatima or the Khamsa (Arabic: خمسة, literally "five") is an original Berber-Moroccan hand-shaped amulet that is protective in popular belief and is popular in the Middle East and North Africa, but also increasingly in Western Africa. found in Europe. The amulet is hung on hangers on walls and in cars. In some cases, the Hand of Fatima is combined with the Nazar, a repellent against the Evil Eye. This tradition is seen as superstition and has no origin within Islam. The Hand of Fatima refers to Mohammed's daughter, Fatima Zahra. Some Christians call the amulet the Hand of Mary. In Jewish tradition it is called the Hand of Miriam.
Yin and yang (☯) are Chinese terms that refer to two opposing principles or forces that permeate all aspects of life and the universe. The yin-yang symbol is the ancient Chinese representation of cosmic duality, with yin symbolizing femininity (earth, cold, north, humidity) and yang masculinity (sky, heat, south, dryness). However, they are not mere opposites, but above all complementary (complementary) values.
The V sign is a hand gesture where the index and middle fingers are raised at the same time in a V shape, while the other fingers are bent. The sign can be used in multiple ways, in both a positive and negative sense. The sign was best known for Winston Churchill, who used it as a victory sign during World War II. In the 1960s it also became a well-known symbol of peace.
Dimensions | 12 centimeter. |
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Country of Manufacture | India |