Famous as an Italian amulet of ancient origin, Mano means hand and corno means horn. The reference is an apotropaic gesture to the horned head of an animal that was sacred to the Moon and Sea Goddess, Venus. I wove this hand in hand dyed red reeds because this color was sacred to the Goddess Venus. Through the centuries, this symbol became known throughout the world for offering protection against the “Evil Eye.” Now you can own Mano Cornuta and display it proudly in your home or office, as they still do in Southern Italy, as protection against the “Evil-Eye.”
