The Hamsa is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power and strength, and is seen as potent in deflecting the evil eye.

These hamsa sculptures are cast in white gypsum from a hand made mold, taken from an original sculpture by artist Heather O'Shaughnessy, and feature gold trim at the cuff. Standing just about 8 inches high, they're perfect as an altar piece, mantle or desk tchotske.

Heather O’Shaughnessy is an American artist currently residing in Saint Louis Missouri. She works across disciplines as a sculptor, illustrator and ceramic artist. She works primarily in wax, porcelain, and gypsum and participates in exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe. She developed her process with wax through trial and error, an endeavor which involves sculpting, mold making, casting, carving and painting, and shares this technique with others through wax-focused workshops. She periodically releases collections of miniature sculptures in limited edition.