This 14k gold and glass pendant is the traditional Figa symbol, known in many cultures as a good luck charm and protective talisman against the Evil Eye.
The clenched fist with a thumb extended between two fingers represents femininity and dates back to the Etruscan Era, where Figa was symbolic of female genitalia. Figa is most notoriously worn in Brazil and around South America, but has African roots. This pendant is cast in glass with nice details to the fingernails and shape of the palm. It has a 14k gold cap with a bail that can accommodate a larger chain.
The pendant measures 1” x 1/4”. The bail is 6.5 x 4 mm. The piece weighs 1.3 grams. It is a small piece but packs a powerful symbol.
