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A twisted horn-shaped pendant, usually red, worn against the evil eye.
Also known as: Italian horn
A slender twisted horn worn in southern Italy and the Italian diaspora as protection against the malocchio, the evil eye. Traditionally red coral, and traditionally given rather than bought for oneself.
Worn as a pendant in southern Italy and among Italian diaspora communities as a charm against the malocchio — the evil eye — and for good fortune generally.
Southern Italy
Traditionally made of red coral, later of gold or silver and plastic. The red colour and the coral material are both part of the tradition rather than incidental.
Commonly said in the tradition to lose its power if bought for oneself, and so given as a gift. Widely reported and not a claim Symbolwise can evaluate.
A reported feature of the tradition, recorded as belief rather than fact.
A long slender curved horn shape, twisted along its length and tapering to a point, hung from a loop at the wide end.
Both are worn specifically against the evil eye, in neighbouring Mediterranean traditions.