An ancient Italian symbol, the mano cornuto (mano=hand corno=horn) is one of several gestures meant to protect from malocchio, the the evil eye. The evil eye was thought to particularly target mothers and babies, men's sperm, and fruit bearing trees - forces of life! The gesture was to be performed with fingers pointing down, unless your intention was to offend instead of protect.

Very good vintage condition with minor wear.

Details:
• 18k yellow gold, stamped and tested
• 21.5 x 6.8 x 3.5mm
• 0.5g