Art car with big hamsa hand in circle, blowing fire.

This symbol is the hamsa hand, also called the Hand of Fatima in Islam and Hand of Miriam in Judaism (it is not the hand of Buddha!). The hamsa is a symbol of protection, strength, and power that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. It is a popular symbol in the Middle East and North Africa, and is often used in wall hangings and jewelry. The hamsa is believed to protect against negative energies and the evil eye. It is also said to attract positive energies, which can lead to good health, happiness, fortune, and luck. For more info about the Hamsa (hand symbol), go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa.

This art car is an early version of the Calico Fagon Art Car (thanks to Casey_Ho for help identifying it). It was designed and built by Tom West from the "Creeps on The Corner" camp.

Photo taken at the Burning Man 2016 festival (Black Rock Desert, Nevada).