Introducing the "MANO FICO" (FIG HAND) - a Large Figa Fist Ancient Protection Necklace Pendant featuring the Italian Mano Fico, also known as the Evil Eye.

Crafted in a SILVER TONED finish, this intricately carved 30 x 10mm ancient protection symbol exudes charm. It is skillfully set on an 18" Leather Cord Thong for a timeless and mystical appeal.

Embrace the CHARMED aura of this pendant, knowing it is imbued with protective energies.

The mano fico, or figa, is an Italian amulet with roots dating back to the Roman and Etruscan eras. "Mano" means "hand," and "fico" translates to "fig," with an idiomatic slang connotation representing a woman's genitals. It symbolizes a hand gesture, mirroring heterosexual intercourse, and has been used historically for magical protection against the evil eye.

Whether worn as an amulet or made as an apotropaic gesture, the mano fico finds its place alongside other hand-related symbols like the hamsa hand, eye-in-hand, mano cornuta (horned hand), and interlocked thumb gesture. This amulet is particularly popular in Italy and among descendants of Italian immigrants in America. Additionally, it appears in various forms globally, reflecting colonial European influences.

The showcased mano fico is a modern pewter reproduction, capturing the essence of a 19th-century silver amulet, likely originating from the Naples region. Neapolitan variations of this charm were historically crafted from blood coral.

For preservation, it's advisable to remove the pendant before showering or bathing.

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