BRAZILIAN SILVER PENCA DE BALANGANDAN

20th Century Marked: 900MM BAHIA The religious amulet consisting of various charms strung from a central fastener and presented in an acrylic case Overall: 15.25" H x 8.25" W x 5.25" D 14.345 gros

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

Brazilian silver penca de balangandan wall charm with 7 (one missing) suspended charms. On top at either side of the amulet/charm is a dove, symbolizing both the holy spirit, all the Christian martyrs

Afro-Brazilian antique silver Penca De Balangandan with 8 charms. Gourd with silver, cluster of silver grapes, pomegranate, tambourine, silver cup, etc. Acid tested, Silver 800. Total weight: 14.0 ozt

Including filigree tongs, egg cup and compact, Stork delivery baby wishing well pin cushion, Mexican coin fob, and Brazilian Penca De Balangandan Good Luck charm brooch. Dimensions: Pin Cushion: H 3"

Two Brazilian talismans, including a silver Penca de Balangadan, comprised of various amulets and ornaments, including pomegranates, a tambourine, grapes, fish, and a wooden hand or figa, and a metal

Afro-Brazilian piece (likely Bahian) with 10 charms. Measures approximately 10 1/2" high and 11" wide. One of the charms has been attached to the main body via fibers (whereas the others feature metal

.950 silver charm holder with 9 charms of gourds, pumpkins, fruits, fig, fist and more. 2 5/16" across by 3 3/8". pendant or pin with screw lock to hold charms in place. 33 grams total.

Antique Afro-Brazilian Penca De Balangandan. Consists of a long braided rope with 7 stones, 12 brass form of pomegranates, pears, squash, corn, grapes, pineapple, fish and vessel. Amulets depicted pla

Penca de Balangandan Brazilian Amulet. With fish and wooden fist. Size as shown is 11 1/2" x 12 1/2". Condition, old patina, some surface rust, some dings

9 silver metal charms consisting of bundles of grapes, nuts, and a wooden figa. Artist: Unknown, Brazilian Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 10"W x 11"H Provenance: The Bass Museum of Art

10 silver metal charms consisting of bundles of grapes, nuts, fish and a wooden figa. Artist: Unknown, Brazilian Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 10"W x 8"H Provenance: The Bass Museum of Art

12 silver metal charms consisting of bundles of grapes, nuts, and a wooden figa. Artist: Unknown, Brazilian Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 10"W x 11"H Provenance: The Bass Museum of Art

11 silver metal charms consisting of bundles of grapes, nuts, and a wooden figa. Artist: Unknown, Brazilian Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 9"W x 10"H Provenance: The Bass Museum of Art

Called Penca de Balangandan Charms or good luck pieces worn by African slaves in Brazil in the 17th or 18th century. They were traded as well as bought & sold. Given to slaves for good behavior.

Brazilian Penca de Balangandans. Low grade silver and metal. With 9 charms. Late 19th century. Please refer to this link for an high-res image https://www.dropbox.com/s/1sh1vuiue23bn15/1065005_1.jpg?d

An Afro-Brazlilian Balangandan. Silver plated chain and chatelaine style charms. Dimensions: 5 1/2” x 6 1/2” and a 12 inch drop

[Photography]Group of Judaica-Related Photographs1. Alécio de Andrade (Brazilian, b. 1938)Goup oF 5 Photographs of Russian Immigrants in Israel1971. Gelatin silver prints. Titled and numbered in ink,

Pair of Portuguese Silver Candlesticks and a Pair of Brazilian Silver Candlesticks 19th Century, the Brazilian pair marked Quintin Antonio Raposo Each with knopped stem on shaped circular base. Height

St. James Brazilian silver plated caviar server. Egg shaped caviar server with square attached base and lid to open and close with glass removable bowl inserted in the center. Marked "St. James Made i

A Set of Six Hester Bateman George III Silver Demitasse Spoons, London, England, circa 18

An antique Brazilian ashtray for a knee consisting of a decorated cast silver bowl featuring a silver Pedro II 2000 reis coin and six silver coins of 1000, 500 and 2000 reis value, three to both sides

Silver ceremonial vessel detailed with foliage pattern to bowl and handle. Weight: 234g. Artist: Unknown, Brazilian Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 2.5"W x 12"H Provenance: The Bass Museum of Art

Silver ceremonial vessel with long handle. Detailed with foliage pattern design. Weight: 120g. Artist: Unknown, Brazilian Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 13.75"L x 2.75"H Provenance: The Bass Museum