Tien 'e ccorn - il linguaggio delle mani con scultura in resina oro cromato su quadro fondo in vetro e cornice azzurra quadrilemani This is why many Neapolitans

This is why many Neapolitans put the photos of their deceased : to always have them close and to pray for them

with the meaning of cartomancy which identifies with the king of cups a dreamer who often chases unreachable things

considered a very powerful means to ward off the fascinus (so much so that the amulets in the shape of phalluses were known by the same term: that is

misfortunes and atrocities would have struck the city of Naples and its people

Tien 'e ccorn - il linguaggio delle mani con scultura in resina oro cromato su quadro fondo in vetro e cornice azzurra quadrilemani This is why many NeapolitansAuthor: Stefania Mussolino Framework dimensions: 18x18cm Sculpture dimensions: 7cm It is a common gesture throughout Italy and perhaps throughout the world, but in Naples it takes on another meaning. The hand that does the deed is often hidden behind the back, accompanying a lie, a false statement to mislead others. In reality, the Neapolitans are an open book, even when they try to hide something, they never quite succeed. Stefania Mussolino