Blue Chalcedony Mano Fico Figa Gesture Carving for Protective Amulet 5.77 g

Description: BLUE CHALCEDONY GEMSTONE MANO FICO FIGA HAND GESTURE CARVING for PROTECTIVE AMULET SKU / Item # : 410 2155 Type of carving : Genuine natural turquoise-blue Chalcedony gemstone carving Design : A beautiful 3-dimensional carved hand “Mano Fico Figa” hand gesture ~ finely carved natural gemstone by Balinese master-craftsmen. Material : Natural translucent turquoise-blue Chalcedony Amount : 1 (one) piece * All photos are taken from the actual item * Weight : approx. 5.77 grams = 28.85 cts Size : Diameter / height: approx. 39.62 mm = 1.55 inches Width: approx. 12.57 mm (all measurements at the widest point) Depth / thickness: approx. 10.62 mm Perforation : This carving is not drilled. This carving could make a stunning amulet pendant ~ it is not a ready to wear piece of jewelry Color : Turquoise-blue Origin of stone : Garut West Java / Indonesia Garut is a district and town in West Java of Indonesia. Origin of carving : Cut and hand-carved by Balinese master-craftsmen Our gemstone carvings are all hand carved. This is not a machine mass produced item. This item is handmade and each piece is made one by one which make each piece a one-of-a-kind piece of art. We know you will enjoy using and wearing our gemstone carvings as much as we enjoyed making them. Quality of carving : New and excellent Treatment : None ~ 100 % natural gemstone and natural color Gemstone quality : Highest quality translucent Chalcedony ~ eye-clean Luster : Exquisite silken polish Mano Fico / Figa : Figa ~ THE MANO FICO (FIG HAND) The Mano Fico, also called figa, is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. Examples have been found from the Roman era, and it was also used by the Etruscans. Mano means "hand" and fico or figa means "fig," with the idiomatic slang connotation of a woman's genitals. Whether made as an apotropaic gesture or worn as an amulet, the Mano Fico is used for magical protection against the evil eye. In this it resembles other hand gestures and hand images that ward off evil, including the Hamsa hand, the eye-in-hand, the Mano Cornuta (horned hand), and the interlocked thumb gesture. A regionally popular amulet, it is primarily found in Italy and in America among descendants of Italian immigrants. It also shows up on a Peruvian package amulet and in a South American charm vial, both reflecting colonial European influences. The Mano Fico (fig hand, properly, ‘mano fica’) is an ancient obscene gesture, and is also one of the better known protective gestures against the evil eye. The thumb and fist gesture is an ancient representation of sexual union. The name is from the Italian word for the female vulva, fica, meaning fig (and also the origin of a well-known English obscenity). The fig was associated by the Romans with female fertility and eroticism; the fruit was sacred to Bacchus. The gesture is used against the evil eye in the belief that an obscenity serves as a distraction to evil, even that demons are so repelled, that they flee at the sign. About Chalcedony Chalcedony is a gemstone species which belongs to the quartz group of minerals. Technically, chalcedony is the gemological term applicable for all varieties of quartz in cryptocrystalline form, which can occur in a wide range of different colors, sizes and patterns. However today, the term, 'chalcedony', is most often used in reference to a very specific type of cryptocrystalline quartz, often referred to as 'actual chalcedony'. To minimize confusion, other varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz are traded under their own individual trade names, such as 'banded agate', 'carnelian' or 'jasper'. The gemstone 'chalcedony' is distinguished by translucency and its solid. As the defining mineral for 7 on the Mohs scale, chalcedony quartz is known to set the standard when it comes to gemstone hardness for jewelry gemstones. The actual name 'chalcedony' originated from the latin word 'Chalcedonius', which is thought to be derived from 'Chalcedon', an ancient seaport of Asia Minor, now Kadikoy, Turkey. Chalcedony is known to take an excellent polish, in fact, after a prolonged polish, some chalcedony varieties can exhibit a glow that seems to emanate from within. Chalcedony quartz is without a doubt one of the most significant materials of all time. An extremely rare variety of Yellow Chalcedony is found in Garut West Java of Indonesia. Yellow Chalcedony is a "Stone of Optimism." Chalcedony protects against negative influences, increases energy and promotes emotional balance. It absorbs negativity and dissipates it, allowing you to feel the warmth of inner-stability and self-assurance. Chalcedony Gemstone Mythology, Metaphysical and Healing Powers Chalcedony has been one of the most treasured gemstones throughout many ancient civilizations. It is believed that as early as the Bronze Age, chalcedony was prized as a gem throughout areas surrounding the Mediterranean, owing to the discoveries of archaeologists. Many chalcedony seals and other forms of jewelry and fabricated tools have been discovered dating back as early as 1800 BC. Chalcedony has been used and prized by ancient Romans, Greeks, Babylonians and Assyrians alike. Many Native American tribes consider chalcedony to be sacred and most often use it in traditional ceremonial gatherings, particularly in efforts to stabilize and strengthen the bonds between tribes. Chalcedony is believed to help emotional balance and it is thought to be able to strengthen stamina and endurance. It encourages kindness, responsiveness, receptivity, generosity, charity and friendliness in those who wear it. It is also thought to possess the unique ability to balance all of the energies of the body, mind and spirit. Remarks : Don’t miss the opportunity to own this stunning natural Gemstone carving for your collection or to make a stunning piece of designer jewelry Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object. 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Price: 58 USD

Location: BALI - Island of the Gods

End Time: 2024-02-15T12:08:00.000Z

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