Vitreous Enamel Mano Poderosa (Powerful Hand of God) Pendant

Description

Also known (improperably) as La Mano Ponderosa, this pendant or charm is so very stunning! The real vitreous enamel image represents the Powerful Hand of God, often thought to protect against evil magic. Even the back of the silvery metal bezel is inscribed with religious symbols.

Equally beautiful as jewelry or as an art element in a shrine or assemblage, this unique piece is conservatively priced for such elegant craftsmanship.

This striking pendant measures 7/8 inch wide by 1-1/4 inch long. Made of vitreous enamel, each pendant is assembled by hand, so please allow for some variability.

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The upward-pointing hand has been used as a talisman for centuries, dating back to Ancient Rome. It has generally been used as a charm against enchantment because it possesses secret and kabalistic power within its symbols. In modern times, the most common realization of an upward-pointing human hand is La Mano Ponderosa (The Powerful Hand) found in Roman Catholic symbolism.

Holy Cards or Prayer Cards display the stunning image and decals of it are applied to church candles. The magical illustration is quite appropriate for it's meaning: magical protection against evil and black magic. Today's version generally depicts Jesus, as a child, on the thumb, although earlier versions seated him on the middle finger. He is generally accompanied by the Santa Maria, San Jose, Santa Elizabeth and San Joachin. However, some religious artists have depicted other saints among them.

English Translation of the Prayer to The Powerful Hand of God:

O Powerful Hand of God!
I place my Christian soul before you,
and in my despair and anguish,
beseech you to aid me with your almighty power.
At your feet I place the devotion of my sorrowful heart
that I might be delivered from my suffering.
May the loving kindness of your power help me
and give me strength and wisdom to live in peace and happiness.
(Here you would present your petitions).
Amen.

Hands have been protective symbols throughout the centuries - both religious and secular - today's advertising depicts nurturing hands and songs have long represented hands as protective - He's got the whole world in his hands....

The African-American hoodoo symbol (the Helping Hand) is an open hand in a horizontal position. The Judaic and Arabic hamsa points downward. Milagro hands generally hang downward. The evil eye of the Middle East, North Africa and Asia is often placed in the midst of a downward pointing hand to ward off bad fortune. The Italian cornuta Related hands, used to guard against the evil eye in Italy, are the downward-pointing mano cornuta (pointing hand) and mano fico (fisted hand).

Added on Nov 03, 2009

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