Rosewood Mano Figa Pendant
This exquisite handmade pendant, carved from tinted rosewood and accented with silver metal details, features the symbol of the Mano Figa. The design—a clenched fist with the thumb pressed between the index and middle fingers—has been cherished for centuries as a protective talisman, warding off the evil eye and malevolent forces.
Deeply rooted in ancient Roman and Etruscan traditions, the Mano Figa has been revered across the Mediterranean as an apotropaic piece of jewelry, passed down through generations. The gesture holds a playful yet defiant significance: the term figa translates to “fig” in Italian and serves as a slang reference to female genitalia, inspired by the gesture’s resemblance to the fruit. This nod to the symbol’s ancient connections ties it to themes of fertility, feminine power, and protection. The hand sign embodies the idea that the image of female genitalia can act as a shield against harm. The Mano Figa even makes an appearance in Dante’s Divine Comedy (Inferno, Canto XXV) and is often represented in medieval paintings of the Man of Sorrows.
This pendant, approximately one inch in size, comes with a sleek black cord necklace, ready to wear.
This exquisite handmade pendant, carved from tinted rosewood and accented with silver metal details, features the symbol of the Mano Figa. The design—a clenched fist with the thumb pressed between the index and middle fingers—has been cherished for centuries as a protective talisman, warding off the evil eye and malevolent forces.
Deeply rooted in ancient Roman and Etruscan traditions, the Mano Figa has been revered across the Mediterranean as an apotropaic piece of jewelry, passed down through generations. The gesture holds a playful yet defiant significance: the term figa translates to “fig” in Italian and serves as a slang reference to female genitalia, inspired by the gesture’s resemblance to the fruit. This nod to the symbol’s ancient connections ties it to themes of fertility, feminine power, and protection. The hand sign embodies the idea that the image of female genitalia can act as a shield against harm. The Mano Figa even makes an appearance in Dante’s Divine Comedy (Inferno, Canto XXV) and is often represented in medieval paintings of the Man of Sorrows.
This pendant, approximately one inch in size, comes with a sleek black cord necklace, ready to wear.
This exquisite handmade pendant, carved from tinted rosewood and accented with silver metal details, features the symbol of the Mano Figa. The design—a clenched fist with the thumb pressed between the index and middle fingers—has been cherished for centuries as a protective talisman, warding off the evil eye and malevolent forces.
Deeply rooted in ancient Roman and Etruscan traditions, the Mano Figa has been revered across the Mediterranean as an apotropaic piece of jewelry, passed down through generations. The gesture holds a playful yet defiant significance: the term figa translates to “fig” in Italian and serves as a slang reference to female genitalia, inspired by the gesture’s resemblance to the fruit. This nod to the symbol’s ancient connections ties it to themes of fertility, feminine power, and protection. The hand sign embodies the idea that the image of female genitalia can act as a shield against harm. The Mano Figa even makes an appearance in Dante’s Divine Comedy (Inferno, Canto XXV) and is often represented in medieval paintings of the Man of Sorrows.
This pendant, approximately one inch in size, comes with a sleek black cord necklace, ready to wear.
