Banded Agate and 18k Gold Figa Pendant

Gorgeous banded agate figa pendant in an 18k gold mount (stamped 18K). The small figa has gorgeous detail including painted gold fingernails.

A figa symbol - in the shape of a hand with the thumb between index and middle fingers - dates back to nearly 8,000 years ago. It is considered in some cultures to be such an obscene gesture that it can act as a talisman that protects from evil.

Details

Size: 2.5cm
Weight: 1g
Age: Mid-century

Materials

Banded agate, 18 k yellow gold (stamped 18k)

Condition Notes

Good used condition in line with age-related wear.