EARLY 19TH CENTURY MINI ‘MANO CORNUTO’ CORAL HAND PENDANT

A super cool mini Mano Cornuto hand pendant (think rock hand symbol).

The ‘horned’ hand, is an ancient amulet symbol. The shape is made by extending the index and little finger, while clenching the other two fingers and thumb in to a fist.

It resembles the horns of an animal.

It’s so rare to find these with the extended fingers!!! Especially with the fingers still intact!!

The hand pendant dates from the early 19th century, circa 1830.

The coral hand wears a tiny turquoise set bracelet and matching ring.

Set in high carat gold, the pendant hangs from a large jump ring, making it easy to add to most chains.

 The 'Mano Cornuto' or 'Horned Hand' amulets were worn for protection against the evil eye, and protect against misfortune.  

Looks epic on a fine to medium chain!!! 

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: 2.7cm incl bail x 0.6cm 

WEIGHT

 Weight approx: 0.85g 

MATERIALS

Coral, turquoise & gold

CONDITION

Excellent