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Hamsa

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The ''hamsa'' (Arabic , referring to images of 'the five fingers of the hand'}}), also romanized khamsa, and known as the hand of Fatima, is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and in the Middle East and commonly used in jewellery and wall hangings. Depicting the open hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many times throughout history, the ''hamsa'' is believed to provide defense against the evil eye. Provided by Wikipedia