Small Wood Painted Hamsa - Deer, 3.4x2 inch

Yair Emanuel's incomparable and irrepressible style exhaulting the vibrant life of his hometown of Jerusalem is evident in his artwork. Bright colors and the fusion of old and new characterize his artwork which is designed and crafted in his Jerusalem Studio. The Hamsa (literally ''five'') is a Middle Eastern symbol for good luck used in amulets, charms and jewelry. Some people believe it offers protection from the ''evil eye''. It has become a very popular Made in Israel item to hang on the wall and a popular gift here in Israel and abroad.