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Corallum Rubrum Horn With O Munaciello Naples 19th Century

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Height x width x depth: 8 x 1.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 25 g. in red Mediterranean Corallum Rubrum, carved to depict 'O Munaciello a character from the Neapolitan tradition, best known for his connection to popular culture in Naples. The term ‘Munaciello’ derives from ‘monaciello’, which means ‘little monk’ in Neapolitan. It is a mythological figure with roots in the popular religiosity and folklore of the city. The monaciello is described as a small man dressed as a monk, wearing a tunic, but who is a mysterious and deceitful character: a bringer of good fortune, but also a ‘deceiving spirit’. Sometimes, the monaciello is said to be able to perform small magic or miracles.

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