Khamsa/Hamsa/Humsa

Otherwise known as the Hand of Fatima:


"Originating in the Middle East, the [Khamsa/Hamsa Hand] represents God's protective hand, and the blue eye on it shields its owner from the curse of the Evil Eye. The Hand's positive energy draws happiness, riches and health.

"A talisman that charms against the Evil Eye takes different forms in each culture where the belief is common. In Turkey and adjacent areas of Greece (eastern Mediterranean and Aegean), the 'Evil Eye' is conceived of as blue. Thus, in order to repel or prevent the effect of 'Evil Eye', a reflective 'eye' of blue glass is used."