Hamsadisputed
Open palm amulet against the evil eye — "Hand of Fatima" (Muslim), "Hand of Miriam" (Jewish), found across the Maghreb and Levant.
Tradition: jewish, islamic, north-african · Period: Attested in North Africa and the Middle East; widespread from the medieval period
Disputed: A pre-Islamic (Punic / Tanit) origin is often claimed but not established; "Hand of Miriam" is a modern name.
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