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Group of Three Folk Amulets Bearing the Name of Rabbi Amram ben Diwan. Morocco, Late 19th–Early 20th Century - A group of three folk amulets from the Jewish tradition of Morocco, bearing the names of revered saints and wonder-working rabbis associated with protection and blessing. The first two amulets are fashioned as small metal frames containing handwritten paper inserts. One bears the names “Rabbi David Cohen” and “Rabbi Amram ben Diwan” arranged around the perimeter, with the Divine Name “Shaddai” appearing at the center. The second contains the inscriptions “Rabbi Amram ben Diwan, ” “Rabbi M.B.H.” and additional mystical formulas, again centered around the Divine Name “Shaddai.” Both amulets retain their original suspension loops. Accompanying them is a small hamsa-shaped amulet, made of gilt metal, engraved with the name Rabbi Amram ben Diwan. Amulets of this type were traditionally used for protection, healing, and blessing, invoking the merit of righteous individuals believed to possess special spiritual powers. Rabbi Amram ben Diwan (d. 1782) was one of the most celebrated rabbis and emissaries of the Land of Israel to Morocco. Revered as a saintly figure, he became one of the most venerated personalities in Moroccan Jewish tradition. His tomb near Ouazzane remains an important pilgrimage site and is closely associated with accounts of miracles, healing, and divine assistance. Rabbi David Cohen is among the righteous figures whose names appear in Moroccan folk amulets and protective traditions. His name is often found alongside sacred names and revered saints as a source of blessing and protection. Dimensions: First amulet: 6.5 × 4.5 cm (including suspension loop). Second amulet: 4.5 × 4.5 cm (including suspension loop). Hamsa amulet: 2.5 × 2 cm. Condition: Fair. Rust, corrosion, and staining.