Hamsa - Pendant with depiction of female demon Lilith
Entry/Object ID
K_0665
Tags
storage
Description
In the middle of the Hamsa is a large cast figure representing the demale demon Lilith, shown raising her arms uwpward, superimposed over a diamond-shaped polygon. The surface of the hamsa is decorated with geometric and stripe patterns. Two holes on either side of the Lilith figure (apparently to enable attachment of additional decorations, possibly in the form of daggers). We [Kedem Auction House] have no record of any other hamsa pendant with a cast figure in this form.
Made/Created
Place
Country
Morocco
Region
North Africa
Continent
Africa
Notes
Probably Casablanca
Date made: Early 20th century
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
2-3/4 in
Material
Silver (marked, star and crescent), cast and engraved; chased; silver rivets.
