Resistance is an Amulet, 2025 (work in progress)
Silver pendant. 6 cm, tin pendant. 4 cm, silver pin. 6 cm, amber stone, embroidered fabric.



This amulet consists of one amber stone, a tin pendant shaped like the Sami Magic Drum that has been used by the Sami shamans to enter a trance or to answer questions about the future, and a silver pendant, or Maskeh (مسكة) inscribed, “Resistance is an Amulet" in a special Arabic font. The Maskeh is a manifestation of the healing powers inherent in acts of resistance.

This amulet is inspired by my experience as a Palestinian living in Gothenburg, where I have come to see resistance as an amulet. I realised that resistance connects to healing, drawing on moments of collective action following October 7th, when I found solace in collective organizing and participating in demonstrations with people from all around the world.

In the gallery space, the amulet will be attached to the wall with a pin, mimicking the traditional way pendants are used. This presentation transforms the space into a healing sphere, which protects the public against colonial violence.

The amulet combines materials used in traditional Arab and Nordic folk medicine, aiming at emphasising the power of collective resistance for healing from colonial systems.

The silver pendant is produced in collaboration with Gothenburg-based jewellery artist Lucky Huang.

This amulet mimics an ancient Palestinian amulet found in the Dr. Tawfiq Kanaan collection of amulets at Birzeit University, Palestine.