- Additional Authors
- Inloes, Amina.
- Description
- 1 online resource.
- Summary
- "The Hand of Fatima traces the development and symbolism ascribed to the hand motif in the Arab and Islamic world, and beyond. Richly illustrated, it details the many types of khamsas produced historically and today - such as khamsas with swords, and khamsas with eagles - and the many objects on which khamsas appear, such as on amulets and flags. It traces the journey of the khamsa into the contemporary world of social and fine art, including museum highlights. Special sections are dedicated to the khamsa in Algeria; cultural crossover in Spain, Portugal, and Brazil; and the symbol of the hand in Shi'ism"--
- Series Statement
- Handbook of Oriental studies. Section 1, The Near and Middle East, 0169-9423 ; volume 170
- Uniform Title
- Hand of Fatima (Online)
- Alternative Title
- Hand of Fatima (Online)
- Subject
- Hand of Fatima (Amulet)
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Access (note)
- Access restricted to authorized users.
- Source of Description (note)
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- LCCN
- 2022044609
- OCLC
- ssj0002779219
- Author
von Kemnitz, Eva-Maria.
- Title
The hand of Fatima [electronic resource] : the khamsa in the Arab-Islamic world / by Eva-Maria von Kemnitz ; edited, reviewed, and finalised by Amina Inloes.
- Imprint
Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2023.
- Series
Handbook of Oriental studies. Section 1, The Near and Middle East, 0169-9423 ; volume 170
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
- Note
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Inloes, Amina.
- Other Form:
Print version: von Kemnitz, Eva-Maria. Hand of Fatima Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2023 9789004526228 (DLC) 2022044608