Italian Evil Eye/House Charm: "Il Corno"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Charms and Talismans
Object Type: Evil Eye Charms, Charms
Country: Italy
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Southern Europe
Materials: Clay
width: 1.5 in;
height: 7 in;
depth: 2 in
This Italian horn, called "corno," is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. The long, gently twisted horn-shaped amulet is worn in Italy, particulary in Sicily, to protect against the evil eye.
The evil eye is a look that is believed by many cultures to be able to cause injury or bad luck for the person at whom it is directed for reasons of envy or dislike. The term also refers to the power attributed to certain persons of inflicting injury or bad luck by such an envious or ill-wishing look.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_eye http://www.luckymojo.com/corno.html