10K Italian Horn / Lucky Horn / Cornicello / Italian Pepper

The cornuto, corno (animal horn), or cornicello (little animal horn) is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. They are found primarily in Italy, but traditions of it can be found in North and South America as well.

They are symbolic replicas of animal horns believing to be sacred to the Moon Goddess of Europe. This horn was used for protection against that of “Evil Eye”.

It is also used to protect mothers and their babies, and trees that bear fruit; any form of regeneration. The Neapolitan custom was to make the charms of silver and blood coral being that these two materials were sacred the the Moon Goddess and to the Goddess of the Sea; Venus.

The majority of Cornicelli are carved out of red coral or made of silver or gold.

The horn is unmarked but tests as 10K gold. The maker's hallmark is on the bail. PACICK is the manufacturer's hallmark.  

Weight: 0.57g
Length: 2.4 cm