Bidspirit auction | Protective talisman for house entrance,

Protective talisman for house entrance, with the letters Shin-Dalet-Yud (likely a Mezuzah cover) – Morocco, artist handwork, woven fabric with gold and silver threads, large and impressive, very rare - Protective talisman for house entrance from Morocco, artist handwork with gold and silver threads. This style of work has been used for making Tefillin carry bags and talismans for the home. Several were featured in the exhibition ”Jewish life in Morocco” at the Israel Museum in 2012. Extremely rare to find such an item intended for the doorway! Was probably intended for hanging over the mezuzah. Shield-shaped cover. Embroidery on green cloth. At the top of the fabric appear the letters Shin-Dalet-Yud, and below the name of the house owner: Issa Tzayyag [Sayag]. In the center are embroidered flowers, hearts and a pair of birds. With fringed edges. Size: 25 X 16 cm. Very impressive piece! Condition: Very good.