Obj. ID: 53910 Shmirah la-Bayit la-Yeled ule-Yoledet, Oran, circa 1925
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The following description was prepared by William Gross:
This amulet is printed in gold with a finely decorated border by the society d'Alene prophete - heart elioaou Hanabi, a holy society for the Brit milah (circumcision) ceremony. This birth amulet was printed to be hung in the home of the birthing mother. The imagery of the hamsah in the tradition of the wisdom of the hand and the angel stems from a jerusalem type amulet. In addition, there is depicted a Magen David. The text includes a passage to be whispered against the evil eye as formulated by the "chidah", a famous Italian rabbi, and includes a listing of the names of the patriarchal couples.
Printer: Imprimerie L. Bensamoun
Publisher: Chevrat Eliyahu Hanavi