Mano Figa in rosewood

This rosewood sculpture from rio is probably brazilian craftsmanship. It represents a closed fist with the shoot protruding, it is the mano figa. It makes it possible to ward off bad luck. Or she just stole a nose! This monoxyl piece is cut by hand. Old article that may show traces of use and time. H25, 5xw 6xl6cm. - Wooden mano figa.

Ref. : 821VJRQV