Silver Lacquer Foulat Al Khamssa

Silver Lacquer Foulat Al KhamssaThis clover shaped silver lacquer amulet was traditionally worn by the women of Moroccos Atlantic coast, either on the chest or on a belt. The foulat, or bean, is the green gem in the centre which acts to disperse evil in the four directions. Khamssa refers both to the number five and to the protective hand symbol seen throughout North Africa. Inscriptions on the amulet face indicate that it originated in Essaouira in the Hijiri year 1326, 120 years

a pair of delicate gold-plated filigree earrings accented by light blue cabochons and coloured glass-bead pendants

interactions

The pendants may have been created during these prosperous times

guiding them through their journeys across the Sahara

either on the chest or on a belt

Portuguese plantation owners awarded the Penca to “favoured” enslaved Africans

while the backs are iron

The charms held specific magical

some consider it an echo of the 5 Islamic pillars

such as mantras

A large old magic square silver ring from morocco on an old Persian handwritten magic square paper Unorthodox islamic customs believed into magic built on a scientific basis

particularly those revolving around mother goddesses