{"product_id":"two-antiques-italian-amber-color-resin-mano-figa-pendants","title":"Two Antiques Italian Amber Color Resin Mano Figa pendants.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTwo Antiques Italian Amber Color Resin Mano Figa pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItaly early 1900s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: 4.5 cm L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe 2 resin examples exhibit rich, amber-toned swirls and are accented with metal hardware and suspension loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMano Figa (aka Manofica, Mano Fica) — The mano figa (fig hand) dating back to ancient Etruscan Italy (at least). It is an obscene sexual gesture that is used to protect against — you guessed it— the evil eye!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFiga means “fig” in Italian, and figa is a slang term for female genitalia, due to the alleged resemblance to the fruit. In the upward direction, it is a gesture of defiance, similar to “up yours.” In the downward direction, the mano figa takes on a phallic property and becomes a representation of the all-powerful protective horn.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen using this gesture, say, “May the evil eye do no harm.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou will sometimes see a closed hand or a fist described as a “mano figa” but it is technically not a figa unless the thumb is inserted between the index and middle finger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere is one contemporary artist who makes the most magnificent, beautiful lampwork figas, and The House strongly encourages you to check out her work. The mano figa is also a common element of a Brazilian amulet called the penca de balangandan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iapello Arts \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50559786746146,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8183\/2390\/files\/05C7F3F1-D2DE-4AAB-9122-E11D83600499.jpg?v=1762625723","url":"https:\/\/www.iapello.com\/en-us\/products\/two-antiques-italian-amber-color-resin-mano-figa-pendants","provider":"Iapello Arts \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}