Vintage 18k Gold Horned Hand Figa Charm

Stylish 18k gold vintage charm pendant depicting a slightly puffed Horned Hand.

Circa 1960/70s continental Mano Cornuta symbol (sign of the horns).

In good vintage/used condition with the usual small signs of ageing - (vintage items are almost always pre-worn and will typically have some level of wear). Please refer to images for condition and further details.

18k gold stamped 750 (R) on the hoop - and acid test positive as 18k gold. Marked DAJ on the bail.

The hand measures approximately 4 cm (including bail) by 1.2 cm and it weighs approximately 1.7 grams.

The chain on image 10 is just used as a reference.

“Horned Hand amulet, Corsica Mano cornuta, or ‘horned hand’ amulets are thought to be of ancient Italian origin and are worn as protection against the harmful glance of the Evil Eye. Mano cornuta is one of two hand gestures that are commonly used for this purpose, the second being the mano fica, or ‘figa hand’.”
A very sweet 18k gold Figa/hand pendant.

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