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Old Brazilian Silver Penca De Balangandan Amulets

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Old Brazilian Silver Penca De Balangandan Amulets

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Brazilian silver Balangandan amulets. Features numerous large amulets hammered from sheets of silver, forming various exotic fruit shapes and other forms. Balangandans were worn at the waist by black indentured and slave women and functioned as amulets and symbols of fertility. Made for their own womenfolk by enslaved men from the Kingdom of Benin. Some amulets combined with wooden parts. Housed in frame measuring 14" x 22". Amulets in good condition with age related wear frame is worn with restoration and loose front glass. In house, Hill Auction Gallery continental USA domestic shipping $145 plus insurance. H.A.G., will refer local third party shippers for international buyers upon request. Local pick up welcome.

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Old Brazilian Silver Penca De Balangandan Amulets

Name: Old Brazilian Silver Penca De Balangandan Amulets
SKU: 75229675
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $1,000

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