Vintage Wood Figa Charm Pendant Large 2 1/3" Long

Figas have been popular since the Roman age. Mano Figa originates in Etruscan Italy. Mano means hand and Figa means fig, colloquialism for female genitalia, a reference to heterosexual sex. In ancient times it was worn as an incantation to The Goddess, a call for fertility, virility and good times. ;)

The gesture of a thumb wedged between two fingers was also commonly used to ward off the evil eye and jealousy. Ornaments with this symbol were worn by the Victorians as a good luck charm.

Offered here is a large Figa wood charm with metallic painted finger nails, a silver metal bracelet and a silver color bail.

Great condition with some toning to the metal.

Measures about 2 1/3" long by 3/4" wide.