Figa Fist
Figa Fist
Figa Fist.
With its roots in Ancient Rome & with many meanings worldwide, this fist gesture is a powerful little piece. The Figa Fist is known as the "mano fico" in present-day Italy. It emerged as a symbol of the fig fruit, which in Greco-Roman culture, was associated with fertility and the female genitalia. It was used as a lucky charm & also as an obscene gesture - both which would ward off the evil eye & witchcraft.
Details:
A sculptural hand pendant.
Carved from wax and then cast into metal.
Available in raw golden brass or recycled 925 sterling silver.
About 3cm.
A bale (loop) of about 7mm to thread a chain through the amulet.
Please allow up to 5 weeks for these to made to order.
About:
The early Christian church adopted it & many exquisite Figa Fists have been discovered from medieval Spain & across the Atlantic in South America, as Spain colonised those lands from the 15th century. The Figa is still used in South America today, but whilst in Brazil it's worn & used as a good luck charm, in Argentina it's an obscenity.
Care:
Brass and Silver oxidises and darkens over time. Go with it and embrace the change, or keep your metal bright and shiny with the polishing goodies in your parcel.
Delivery:
Please allow up to 2 weeks for these hands to be wrapped and then sent out to you!
