This rare, not often seen Italian good luck charm pendant has the image of a wolf with "In Bocca al Lupo" on the front and a four leaf clover on the reverse.
"In bocca al lupo" means "in the mouth of the wolf," and is used to wish performers good luck before a performance or to anyone beginning a new endeavor. The classic retort is "Crepi!" or "Crepi al lupo," which means, "May the wolf die!"
The website https://www.italianschool.sg/in-bocca-al-lupo-origins-of-the-famous-expression/ writes:
The origin of the expression is unclear. One interesting interpretation connects it to the ancient myth of the foundation of the city of Rome. The legend tells the story of two orphan twins, Romolo and Remo, rescued and suckled by a female wolf. Supposedly, the wolf cared for the toddlers in a cave, in the wild land where later on an adult Romolo laid the foundations of the city of Rome, becoming its founder and first king.
According to this interpretation, the expression “in bocca al lupo!” is meant to be a wish for protection, prosperity and the potential for great things by being safe in the mouth of the wolf.
The six-sided pendant of unknown metal has wear and discoloration. It measures 1 ¼" x 1 ¼", including the stationary bale at the
top.
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