Hamsa Hand Evil Eye Pendant

Cute Hamsa Hand Evil Eye Pendant Silver Plated. Chain 19". Pendant .75" x 1.15".

What is a Hamsa Evil Eye? Hamsa Evil Eye is an apotropaic hand-shaped protective amulet having a blue/green eye placed in the center of the palm. Hamsa Hand is the famous protection symbol in the Middle East, but its cultural values are prevalent in almost every culture.

The Hamsa Evil Eye amulet consists of five spread fingers. The evil eye is a supernatural belief in a curse brought about by a malevolent glare, usually inspired by envy. It is believed to have existed more than 5,000 years ago as amulets to protect against it have been found dating back to about 5,000 years ago.

The belief in the evil eye is prevalent in many cultures in the Mediterranean region, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Central Asia. The evil eye is thought to cause misfortune or injury to those who receive it. Amulets and talismans are used to ward off the evil eye, with some of the most famous talismans being the nazar amulet and the hamsa. Eye beads are also popular amulets and talismans used to ward off the evil eye.