Carved Wooden Wine Opener
DESCRIPTION
Hand carved corkscrew with a hand making a “figa” gesture,
The gesture is most commonly used to ward off the evil eye, or insult someone, or deny a request. It has been used at least since the Roman Age in Southern Europe and parts of the Mediterranean region.
Each finger has a brass nail.
Comes from antique market in north of Italy.
CONDITION
Light tarnish on metal components
DIMENSIONS
Lenght: 4 1/2 in.
Height: 1 in.