The Evil Eye (Nazar Boncugu) is regarded as a potent amulet for protection against evil forces in almost every culture of the world like Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian.

In Turkey this kind of wall hanging is called "nazarlik"  and is believed to deflect the negative energy that is being directed towards a person or a place onto itself and thus bring good luck, positive energy, happiness, prosperity and health. And the hamsa hand symbolizes blessings, power and strength.

This beautiful "nazarlik" is 5.91in. (15cm.) long.