That looks pretty cool. I would clean it up and paint it, next time you see your neighbour tell her thank you and see how she reacts.

Nick, I'll take it off your hands, no problema. 

Might be just the thing to keep the birds away from my Petit Negri.

someone really has plenty of time on his hands.... Keep it for Halloween might be a good decoration!

Nick
Throw the budda away and take the hand made cross put it on your dresser and when you see it say a prayer for that poor mixed up old lady.

Well, I asked my wifes Sicilian uncle about this he confirmed that this is most likely the evil eye. He told me that his mother knows the prayer to take off the evil eye, but she can only tell us on christmas eve, so it might be 3 months to a year or so until I can help you depending on the rules. Just be careful until then.

You guys and all this voodoo magic crack me up!

Looks like Buddha lost a wrestling match to Cody Rhodes on Monday night smack down.

Dominick a Strega(witch) is serious business, lol!

I wish I had something clever to say, but I am somewhat flabbergassed at this whole thread. Love the bag. 

How bout those figs!!!!

haha to this whole thing!

What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty?  The woman you mention comes from a different generation, a different culture than most and has a stigma already attached simply based on her ethnicity.  I would not waste my worry or energy on the statue and its attachments.  
 
It is a green cross, it could mean something for intended for good growing...who knows.   Personally, I would take some figs to the woman and then ask her assistance--show her what was left and ask her what she thinks it is, tell her you value her wisdom, etc.  
 
Could be a good luck charm.....maybe someone thought you needed a pot decoration?   I do like the paperbag effect also...you could create clothes for each season/holiday.

nonna looks like she needs some sleep!!! lol

Strega Nonna!

Is that really her?

Its the Stand-in for Gollum!

Last night I looked up about the Green cross. It means bad luck. Sorry!:-(

Hey Oldghost,

Are you serious about being freaked out by the 'gift'?
serious about it being nightmare inducing?

Grant
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I guess I don't always keep up with what's current.  I had to google "Gollum"

This is really getting silly :)

I don't mean to be a little baby. 

Well Ill say this if that picture is her or she looks like that she would make me nervous too!

I appreciate all the concern and suggestions.

This has been a trying time for me.

I just wanted to approach this in the right way.
In that regard,

I have retained the services of a professional.

Father Damien - A Wandering Exorcist -

should Be here shortly.

I will keep this forum updated.