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FINELY CARVED MOTHER-of-PEARL SHELL HAMSA HAND EARING PAIR – Handmade
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SKU / Item # |
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205 4024 1
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Type |
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Hand-carved Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) shell protective Hamsa Hand earring pair
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Amount |
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1 (one) pair = 2 (two) pieces
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Design of shell carving |
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Hamsa Hand earring pair ~ a beautiful filigree open cut work design
These shells are delicately carved in open cut work by Balinese master-craftsmen.
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Color |
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Pearly iridescent cream-white Mother-of-Pearl shell with a stunning silken luster
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Weight |
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approx. 1.62 grams
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Dimension |
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Length: approx. 35.40 mm = 1.39 inches
Width: approx. 28.59 mm
Thickness of shell: approx. 1.00 mm
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Drilling |
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Drilled with an approx. 1.10 mm diameter hole
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Origin |
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We buy all our shell material from the pearl farms at the outer island of Sumbawa / Indonesia.
These shell carving are handcrafted in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house Balinese shell carvers.
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Type of shell |
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Mother-of-Pearl is produced by the Pinctada maxima mollusk ~ the South Sea pearl oyster
They are currently cultured in areas throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, primarily in Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines.
These waters are the native habitat of a large oyster known as Pinctada maxima. This oyster grows up to 12 inches in diameter and much larger than other saltwater oysters
There are two varieties of Pinctada maxima, the silver-lipped and the gold-lipped. The two are distinguished by their distinct coloration of the outer edge of the interior. This type of shell is known as mother-of-pearl, and is responsible for the coloration of the cultured pearls produced, therefore the name.
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Hamsa Hand definition |
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The Hamsa Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
The Hamsa hand has a wide variety of different spellings which includes hamesh, hamsa, chamsa, and khamsa. It is also identified as the Hand of Miriam, Aaron and Moses’s sister, and the Hand of Fatima. The Hamsa hand has two main styles.
One style is shaped like a regular hand, and the other has two symmetrical thumbs. The second of the two styles is the most popular. The wearer of the Hamsa hand can wear it facing up or down and it is believed to give the owner success, harmony, and protection from the “Ayin Ha’ra,” also known as The Evil Eye.
The Hamsa hand meaning has a variety of interpretations, depending on the culture. The word, “hamsa,” derives its name from the five fingers on the hand. In Hebrew, the number five is “hamesh” and the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet is “Hey,” one of God’s holy names. “Hamesh” is representative of the five books of the Torah. In Judaism, it is also interpreted to be the Hand of Miriam, and symbolic of the owner’s five senses in an effort to praise God.
In Arabic, it is “khamesh.” In the Sunni culture, the Hamsa is associated with the Five Pillars of Islam. For the Shi’tes, it symbolizes the Five People of the Cloak. In the Islamic faith, it symbolizes as The Hand of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed.
The Hamsa hand sometimes includes an evil eye symbol, which is thought to protect against the evil eye. It is often worn as a pendant on a necklace but also is found on key chains, house decorations, baby carriages, and other jewelry items.
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Remarks |
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This pair of shell carving is not a ready to wear piece of jewelry.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful hand-carved Mother-of-Pearl shell Hamsa Hands earring pair. |
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Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object.
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