Jewels Arts

Morocco

Heirloom Leather and Cowrie Shell Amulet

$285.00 USD

19th – early 20th century Southern Morocco. These fabulous amulets are tribal representations of the hamsa (the protective hand). The three shells are set in the leather that likely has a prayer folded within it. It is so beautifully worn from the years and years of devotion, prayer and hope. The necklace is finished with our hand woven cord, simply.
One of a kind

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Amulet: just short 2" x 1" 
Necklace length: 25" 

Made with Cowrie shell, leather, and woven cord. 

Keep in a cloth bag when not in use. 

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Jewels Arts

Morocco

Jewels, who goes by one name, designs bold, statement jewelry in her home studio in Marrakech, where she employs women artisans to create and assist with her designs. Each piece pairs antique treasures she has collected, such as ancient bronze coins, Tibetan charms, Moroccan fibulae, and coral, with exquisite hand-set silver settings.

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