The necklace pendant above is a stylized "hand" known as the Khomissar. It is worn by the Tuareg and Bella women of Eastern Mali. At the age of 17 a Tuareg girl receives a Tcherot and a Khomissar pendant from her mother. The design, crafted with a white tile like material represents the five fingers of the hand. It is a symbol of protection which offers a defense against the evil eye. Fear of the evil eye is common to all people of Berber origin. They combat this evil eye with triangular shapes. The tiles are placed on a wooden thick base, which has a leather backing and is suspended upon a beaded cord. 18 of the ebony beads have tiny metal concave caps on the top and bottom producing a beautiful striated effect! This special type of whitened khomissar pendant is not mass produced and is considered to be a serious spiritual object. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold See Order button below. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: The entire pendant measures 3 inches long x 2 1/4 inches wide. The hang length of the necklace is 11 inches long. Wt: 1 lb. shipping Item 13KhoMA$125.00 FrontPlease click photo for enlargement! BackPlease click photo for enlargement! BeadsPlease click photo for enlargement! African Tribal Jewelry lYou are in our Tribal African Jewelry II section. Please click here to enter our Tribal African Jewelry I section. The WarehousePlease click here for new arrivals.