Sciò Sciò C450120
Sciò Sciò da 37 cm
Materials used:
Flexible body made of iron wire and hemp
Terracotta head
Hand-painted glass eyes
Painted with oil colours
Wooden hands and feet
Cotton garments
300,00 €
Dimensioni:
Height: 36 cm | Width: 18 cm | Depth: 16 cm
Description
The “Sciò Sciò”, also known as the Neapolitan Hunchback, is one of the most distinctive figures of Neapolitan popular tradition, traditionally associated with superstition and good luck.
According to ancient Neapolitan beliefs, the Sciò Sciò brings well-being, wealth and prosperity. To ward off the evil eye and negative influences, the figure spreads incense from its characteristic perforated “buatta” container, repeatedly reciting the traditional Neapolitan blessing formula:
“Uocchio, maluocchio… funecelle all’uocchio… aglio, fravaglio, fattura ca nun quaglia, corne e bicorne, cape ‘e alice e cape d’aglio.”
All works are created according to the ancient tradition of Neapolitan sculpture.
