Essaouira Rare Hamsa Pendant with Salamander Protecting an Egg 19th century African bronze figure not only invokes associations with

not only invokes associations with feminine beauty and fertility

5 1/4" tall x 4" wide

Northwest Vietnam

The smaller versions are usually worn on the body while the larger versions are displayed in shops and other establishments to bring luck

My own heart and soul were deeply moved when I turned the piece over and saw the magnificent etching of the Dagdan Protective Birds resting atop a Symbolic 2nd Asyk

Essaouira Rare Hamsa Pendant with Salamander Protecting an Egg 19th century African bronze figure not only invokes associations withEssaouira Rare Hamsa with Salamander Protecting an Egg This particular style of Hamsa is from the town Essaouira. The Hamsa body appears to be cast 800 Silver (80% silver content) which was then hand finished and stamped with a pattern. The stamped Hamsa then received a Salamander Totem, which was cast in 92. 5 Sterling Silver, and soldered on to the 800 Silver base. This addition to the Hamsa base accounts for the discoloration surrounding the Totem.