Southeastern Ceremonial Complex, abbreviated S.E.C.C., is the name given by modern scholars to the regional stylistic similarity of artifacts, iconography, ceremonies, and mythology of the Mississippi
Braden style Birger figurine from Cahokia
Craig style shell gorget from Spiro
Hightower style gorget from Etowah
Hemphill style stone palette from Moundville
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The hamsa, also romanized khamsa, and known as the hand of Fatima, is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and in the Middle East and commonly used in jewellery and wall hangings. Depi
Southeastern Ceremonial Complex
…rituals related to social hierarchies. Examples in the form of Mississippian copper plates have been found in many Mississippian culture sites. The Hand and Eye Motif The Hand and Eye Motif is a human hand with an eye gazing out from the palm, yet another symbol of deity. It was one of the most common motifs…
A Punic stela from Carthage dedicated to Tinnit and Baal Hammon with a carved open right hand, as well as sign of Tinnit, sign of Baal Hammon above, Caduceus and naval symbols
Hand motif carved in the shape of a hamsa at Khirbet el-Qom (ancient Kingdom of Judah), dating to the 8th century BCE.
The Hamsa, or Hamesh, in Tel Aviv street art.
A hamsa embossed with the words of the Priestly Blessing in Hebrew