Old Berber khamsa ring

Old Berber khamsa ringOld silver berber khamsa handmade ring from South Morocco highlight many local patterns related to old beliefs revolving around life as nomads in the heart of the Sahara desert. They also often showcase many newly adopted signs echoeing either luxury or imported exotic items.

but found also in Central Africa and North Africa

There is usually a 100 of them at each full round

“heads” with raised “arms” in the forms of loops

the red cabochon is glass rather than agate

They also often showcase many newly adopted signs echoeing either luxury or imported exotic items

KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions

preserving an ancient tradition that reflects their enduring connection to their heritage and the vast

bold shapes

are made in large

Morocco on an old Persian handwritten magic square paper Unorthodox islamic customs believed into magic built on a scientific basis

The upper area of the cross is representative of “Sky” (grandfather

They are sought after by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts worldwide