Corno Gobbo Portafortuna

DescriptionCorno Gobbo is a well-dressed hunchback in a suit & top hat. He holds a horseshoe, and he is making the Mano Cornuta hand sign of the horns. He provides “portafortuna” or good luck to those who are into gambling and also offers protection against the evil eye.The cornuto, corno, or cornicello amulet is an Italian charm. Corno means “horn” and Cornicello means “little horn”. These names refer to a long, gently twisted horn-shaped amulet worn to protect against the evil eye. Over the years they have become rather stylized and now look less like an animal horn. Primarily found in Italy and America among descendants of Italian immigrants.“The use of the Corno, or Devil’s Horn, is a curse of impotency or of the cuckold. When carried by men, the twisted phallic amulet wards off curses on their “manliness” or virility. Although many claim the amulets represent the horns of the devil, the Corno predates Christianity by thousands of years. The horned god Faunus was known for his wild nature and interest in fertility. The ancient Romans knew well Cernunnos, the horned Celtic god of fertility, life, animals, wealth, and the underworld. The horns of an African eland most resemble the original amulets.Related to the Corno is the hand gesture, extending the pinkie and index finger like a pair of horns. Known as the Mano Cornuta, which can be used pointing upwards or directly at the victim (Cornuta) to curse another or not so subtly send the message that a man’s wife or girlfriend is straying. It can also be used to ward off the Evil Eye (pointing fingers down).”You will receive 1 corno