…lovely striped wood on this carved figa bottle opener.
about: the figa hand (or mano figa) is an ancient amulet and gesture, typically a fist with the thumb between the index and middle fingers, symbolizing protection against the evil eye (malocchio) and misfortune, bringing good luck, fertility, and female power in Mediterranean, Latin American, and other cultures, though it can also be seen as an obscene gesture or an insult, similar to giving someone the middle finger in some contexts. (via wiki)
approx: 4.5” length
condition notes: great condition as shown
…lovely striped wood on this carved figa bottle opener.
about: the figa hand (or mano figa) is an ancient amulet and gesture, typically a fist with the thumb between the index and middle fingers, symbolizing protection against the evil eye (malocchio) and misfortune, bringing good luck, fertility, and female power in Mediterranean, Latin American, and other cultures, though it can also be seen as an obscene gesture or an insult, similar to giving someone the middle finger in some contexts. (via wiki)
approx: 4.5” length
condition notes: great condition as shown