The Hand of Fatima or HAMSA.It is an amulet in the shape of a palm, popular in North Africa and the Middle East, believed to watch over the person who owns it, warning and protecting them from bad encounters.The Hand of Fatima also represents femininity, as it is depicted as the holy hand of a woman. In Jewish tradition, it is referred to as the Hand of Miriam, in relation to the sister of Moses and Aaron.Another name for it is Hamsa, due to its five fingers. Hamesh means 5 in Hebrew, while Kamsah carries the same meaning in Arabic.It can be hung on the wall of your home or business to ward off evil and bring good luck.