Mano Fico Figa Protective Hand Carving for Charm Apricot Trumpet Shell 5.98 g

Description: NATURAL APRICOT COLOR CONCH SHELL MANO FICO REALISTICALLY CARVED HUMAN HAND Item # : 209 0125 Type of carving : Natural apricot-color Syrinx trumpet shell carving for pendant (or amulet / charm) Design : Exceptionally fine and realistic carved human hand design in deep relief Material : Genuine natural apricot-color Syrinx trumpet shell Amount : 1 (one) individual piece * All photos are taken from the actual item * Weight : approx. 5.98 grams Size : Length / height: approx. 35.92 mm = 1.41 inches Width: approx. 12.17 mm Depth: approx. 10.32 mm All measurements are taken at the widest points Perforation : This Mano Fico carving is not drilled. ~ this carving is not a ready to wear piece of jewelry Origin The conch shell originates from Sumbawa Island / Indonesia ~ hand-carved in Bali by our in-house master craftsmen Color : Stunning shades of apricot Quality : Excellent deep and finely carved natural shell Treatment : None ~ 100 % natural shell and natural color without any enhancements Mano Fico ; THE MANO FICO (FIG HAND) The Mano Fico, also called figa, is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. Examples have been found from the Roman era, and it was also used by the Etruscans. Mano means "hand" and fico or figa means "fig," with the idiomatic slang connotation of a woman's genitals. Whether made as an apotropaic gesture or worn as an amulet, the Mano Fico is used for magical protection against the evil eye. In this it resembles other hand gestures and hand images that ward off evil, including the Hamsa hand, the eye-in-hand, the Mano Cornuta (horned hand), and the interlocked thumb gesture. A regionally popular amulet, it is primarily found in Italy and in America among descendants of Italian immigrants. It also shows up on a Peruvian package amulet and in a South American charm vial, both reflecting colonial European influences. The Mano Fico (fig hand, properly, ‘mano fica’) is an ancient obscene gesture, and is also one of the better known protective gestures against the evil eye. The thumb and fist gesture is an ancient representation of sexual union. The name is from the Italian word for the female vulva, fica, meaning fig (and also the origin of a well-known English obscenity). The fig was associated by the Romans with female fertility and eroticism; the fruit was sacred to Bacchus. The gesture is used against the evil eye in the belief that an obscenity serves as a distraction to evil, even that demons are so repelled, that they flee at the sign. Definition Syrinx shell : Syrinx aruanus, common name the Australian trumpet or false trumpet, is a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx. This is the largest living snail (shelled gastropod) species in the world, and arguably the largest (heaviest) gastropod in the world. Although the shell itself is quite well known to shell collectors because of its extraordinary size, little is known about the ecology and behavior of the species, except for one study about its feeding habits. This species occurs in the northern half of Australia and adjacent areas, including eastern Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. These giant snails live on sandy bottoms in the intertidal zone and the sublittoral down to about 30 meters. It has not been over fished and this snail is locally very common. It is fished for food / consumption. Remarks : This finely detailed carved shell could make a stunning pendant, charm, amulet, a part of a necklace or other designer jewelry. Gorgeous carving ~ ready to be made into beautiful piece of jewelry. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful & rare natural apricot-color Conch shell carving Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object. Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection » eBay Seller since the Year 2000 » Very high Approval Rating » Outstanding Collection » Custom Orders & Wholesale » Free Shipping for purchases over US$ 500 » Combine Shipping for 10 days » Secure Packing & Shipping Services » Secure Payment » Items are guaranteed as described » Clear Return Policy » Fast Support Response » Outstanding Customer Service Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The complete eBay Selling Solution.

Price: 28 USD

Location: BALI - Island of the Gods

End Time: 2025-01-16T13:29:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD