Mano Fico Bovine Buffalo Horn Hand Gesture Carving Sculpture Handmade 2.40 g

Description: BLACK BUFFALO HORN MANO FICO HAND ART-CARVING ~ HANDCRAFTED in Bali SKU / Item # : 390 1458 Type : Black buffalo horn art-carving Design : Mano Fico hand carving Material : Natural domesticated bovine buffalo horn. Amount : 1 (one) piece These carvings are sold individually as ONE (1) single piece. The photos in our description are stock photos. You will receive one piece from our stock which is equal and from the same production lot. Weight : approx. 2.40 – 2.60 grams Size : Length: approx. 31.10 mm = 1.22 inches Width: approx. 14.35 mm Depth: approx. 9.40 mm Origin : Hand-carved by Balinese master-craftsmen Quality : New and excellent Treatment : None ~ 100 % natural black buffalo horn which is hand-carved and polished Perforation : This carving is not drilled. Mano Fico : 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 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. Buffalo bone : Domesticated WATER BUFFALO HORN (Bovine) LATIN NAME: Bubalus bubalis ORIGIN: South East Asia HARVESTING PRACTICE: The horn we use is a by-product of meat production and farming practice. OTHER DETAILS: Recycled. The water buffalo of South East Asia is a domesticated animal. It is used to plow fields and carry loads. They are well treated and important to the survival of the native people. When they are too old to work, they are eaten and all parts of the animal are utilized. They are never taken in pursuit of the horns! OUR SOURCE: Ours comes from the Island of Lombok, Sulawesi and Sumbawa, Indonesia. ABOUT THE HORN AND ITS CARE: Horn is very much like your hair or fingernails in nature, and requires care! Take care to protect it from harsh elements and not to drop it or sit or step on it! The horn needs to be conditioned, and should be oiled to protect it with jojoba oil, coconut oil or some other organic jewelry care product. This will maintain the color and preserve the smooth surface. Organic horn should never be left in water or direct sunlight (like the bathroom sink or the dashboard of your car). Do not soak or autoclave any of our organic materials. Organic, biodegradable materials should be treated with care and respect. Our mission! Our adornments are hand-crafted by traditional people of natural materials which were harvested in an environmentally responsible way. All our organic products are crafted, one piece at a time. We strive to provide quality, unique, handmade earth-friendly products to satisfy the soul and beyond … By purchasing our organic products, you are supporting traditional crafts and culture, while improving the quality of lives in local communities. We provide jobs where there may otherwise be none. We work directly with the craftspeople to create our original designs in Buffalo Horn. We stand behind the quality of our product and the aesthetic of its design. … ENJOY YOUR EXOTIC NATURE … By choosing our organic products you are not contributing to the environmental hazards and degradation of natural land. No materials are wasted in our production process. All are biodegradable. Any horn scraps are composted in the garden. Our organic raw materials are responsibly harvested ! Remarks : Don’t miss this opportunity to own this handcrafted horn carving 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. Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection » eBay Seller since the Year 2000 » Very high Approval Rating » Outstanding Collection » Custom Orders & Wholesale » Free Shipping for purchases over US$ 500 » Combine Shipping for 10 days » Secure Packing & Shipping Services » Secure Payment » Items are guaranteed as described » Clear Return Policy » Fast Support Response » Outstanding Customer Service Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.

Price: 14 USD

Location: BALI - Island of the Gods

End Time: 2025-01-05T00:56:16.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD