{"product_id":"1950s-900-brazilian-silver-hand-sculpted-large-artisan-made-wooden-figa-fist-lucky-token-good-luck-talisman-statue","title":".1950s .900 Brazilian silver hand sculpted large artisan made wooden figa fist lucky token good luck talisman statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good luck token.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare and delightful object of virtue is a hand carved, hand sculpted Brazilian wooden figa fist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is charmingly detailed with 900 silver fingernails, a wrist chain bracelet and a silver footing decorated with lucky four leaf clovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeped with symbolism and detailing, the figa fist is a historic Roman (Etruscan) symbol. During the colonial era, the symbol arrived in South America and merged deeply with Afro-Brazilian traditions, becaming a good-luck amulet against jealousy and negative energy. It holds relevance of protection, fertility and life, defiance and feminine energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid century, hand carved wooden sculpture is a well sized figa of 12.5cm high x 4.9cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in good vintage condition and the silver base is clearly marked 900 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is magical and a rare treasure.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Treasurer by HelenSilverSmit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55418319405355,"sku":null,"price":1595.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/3965\/9307\/files\/A0AB7F2A-0D4E-47EE-8250-50B80F4E44E8.jpg?v=1788460720","url":"https:\/\/thetreasurer.co.za\/products\/1950s-900-brazilian-silver-hand-sculpted-large-artisan-made-wooden-figa-fist-lucky-token-good-luck-talisman-statue","provider":"The Treasurer by HelenSilverSmit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}