Yad

a.k.a. Hamesh Hand, Hamsa Hand, Yad, Hand of Fatima
This particular Yad is from Morocco, described as 1950, Mogador Sawera, approx 6cm wide x 10 cm long (2" wide x 3.5" high).

If you have any other information on design style history or origination - region, tribe, etc. - sources of craftsmanship, symbolism or meaning of design, know of any books of jewelry, antiques or artifacts of this type, please let me know.