Antique Italian Red Coral Apotropaic Amulets Phallic and Mano Figa

Pair of antique apotropaic amulets carved in genuine Italian red coral, hand-shaped according to a long-standing symbolic tradition rooted in Southern Italy between the late 18th and 19th centuries.

🪬 Phallic coral amulet
Explicitly carved phallic form, historically worn as a powerful protective talisman, associated with vitality, fertility, and the warding off of evil influences. In traditional folk belief, the phallus served as a defensive symbol against the evil eye.

🪬 Closed hand amulet (Mano Figa)
Coral carving representing the closed hand gesture, an ancient Mediterranean apotropaic sign used for protection, spiritual defense, and the neutralization of negative energies. Retains its original metal cap with suspension ring.

The coral displays natural patina, inclusions, and age-related porosity, consistent with untreated antique material. Surface wear and irregularities confirm genuine age and prolonged use.

Material: natural red coral
Technique: hand-carved
Dating: late 18th to 19th century
Condition: good, with age-consistent wear
Authentic historical objects, not modern reproductions

Highly evocative collector’s pieces, appealing to collectors of esoteric objects, folk magic, anthropological artifacts, and historic Italian amulets.