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Handlinger Visningsindstillinger	Khamsa by Justine Kuran Remove from selection Add to selection ObjektnummerM2022/006 TitelKhamsa by Justine Kuran Ophav Justine Kuran (artist)‎ BeskrivelseGold paper filigree hamsa created by Melbourne artist Justine Kuran. Hidden in the work are four other Jewish symbols - the ten commandments (tablets of the law), shabbat candle sticks, the evil eye and a Magen David. The hamsa (khamsa) is a protective symbol embraced by Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa. High mortality rates, particularly infant and maternal, fueled the folk belief in sympathetic magic and the use of such symbols. ProduktionsstedMelbourne, Victoria, Australia Produktionsdato 2020 - 2020 EmneSephardi Jewry, Sephardic Jewry, amulets, protection Mål frame width: 715.00 mm frame height: 1020.00 mm KreditrammeSydney Jewish Museum Collection, artwork by Justine Kuran

ObjektnummerM2022/006

TitelKhamsa by Justine Kuran

BeskrivelseGold paper filigree hamsa created by Melbourne artist Justine Kuran. Hidden in the work are four other Jewish symbols - the ten commandments (tablets of the law), shabbat candle sticks, the evil eye and a Magen David. The hamsa (khamsa) is a protective symbol embraced by Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa. High mortality rates, particularly infant and maternal, fueled the folk belief in sympathetic magic and the use of such symbols.

ProduktionsstedMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Produktionsdato 2020 - 2020

EmneSephardi Jewry, Sephardic Jewry, amulets, protection

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KreditrammeSydney Jewish Museum Collection, artwork by Justine Kuran

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