Hamsa 1

A client requested a custom mask I'd never made before: a "hamsa" hand.  I was intrigued so I took it on even during my crazy-busy season.  Glad I did because I'm really happy with this design, plus it looks totally dramatic when you wear it.  Really makes a statement.  Pretty sure it's going to be an attention-grabber at festivals, which is I guess the whole point. 

The Hamsa is a multi-cultural symbol representing protection, good luck, various things in various religions. 

Before anyone gets all twisted up about cultural appropriation (are people still doing that here?  Is that still a thing?  I've been avoiding social media BS so, I don't know anymore...), I'd just like to say that I had a "23 and me" genetic ancestry workup done and hey, I can definitely trace my lineage back on several branches to Hamsa-using cultures.  So, yay science, eh?  Gotta love science.