Yair Emanuel Wood Painted Hamsa - Protection Against Evil Eye - Large

The design features elegant illustrations with a menorah in the center. It is hand painted with vibrant colors and lacquered to keep the paint run free. Size: 5.7" X 3.3" The word " Hamsa " comes from the root word for the number five in Hebrew. The number five is considered to have special magical power bring good luck .The number 5 represented by the 5 fingers of an open human hand in a natural motion of the holding an open hand to warn off an oncoming enemy. The shape of the hand is a stop sign to the devil. It is commonly believed that both the Hamsa and the colors turquoise & blue are defenders against all Evil. Hamsa it is the most popular cameo for good luck and well being in the middle east. Emanuel, a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, lives and works in Jerusalem. Born in Kibbutz Sha'alavim, he grew up in Jerusalem. His style is based upon a fusion of traditional motifs and ancient Jewish manuscripts with modern and Oriental art. Vivid and harmonious colors as well as a mixture of the old and the new characterize Emanuel's work, which is designed and crafted in his Jerusalem studio. Makes a great gift.

• Hamsa size : 5.7” x 3.3” (15 x 8 cm) , Made of Wood with a hand painted Illustration.
• DESIGNED by Famous Judaica artist Yair Emanuel from his Jerusalem based studio. Emanuel brings a new and fresh take on to the traditional jewish judaica with vibrant colors and modern designs and materials. His unique style is easy to distinguish and popular all over the world.
• UNIQUE DESIGN - This Lovely Wooden Hamsa features a hand painted illustration of traditionalJewish themes, as seen by Emanuel’s eyes.
• AMULET OF PROTECTION - The Hamsa Hand is an ancient symbol of luck found in Middle Eastern culture and traditions for thousands of years. The Symbol traditionally features a hand shape with an eye in the center, and symbolizes luck and protection against the evil eye.
• ADD COLOR AND CHARM - to any room in your house, office, classroom, dorm, kitchen, hallway, your car, doorway or entrance way with this stunning Yair Emanuel Hamsa! Hang above your centerpiece, in your breakfront for display.