Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent - Domed Daghdaghan Turquoise brass and iron hardware allows

brass and iron hardware allows for easy installation

Handcrafted from raintree wood and painted with intricate characters

Cheeky felines and beautiful flowers take over this set of four greeting cards

9 inches H x 2 inches W x 1 inches D

Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent - Domed Daghdaghan Turquoise brass and iron hardware allowsThis hand carved walnut wood Armenian amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a dagdaghan and decorated with Armenian ornaments. In the past, daghdaghans had a wide usage in the everyday life of Armenians, as a protection from the evil eye. It would be hung on entrance doors, in jars, by the bedstead and in any place to be protected. There were also special daghdaghans made for children and cattle. While making daghdghans, the