Old Brazilian Silver Penca De Balangandan Amulets

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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"

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.

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

Four Amulets made from silver-Engraved, embossed and soldered 1. Amulet in Stylized leaf form. At the front are two rings for hanging. Engraved with Kabalistic prayers, Fish and bird ornamentation in

three tubular amulet holders which are engraved with Arabic calligraphy. one amulet in the shape of a cartouche one amulet with Islamic writing and carvings of two people. (perhaps marriage amulet) On

Early 20thC. Very good with age appropriate wear including small dings and seam splits. The box approx. 5 5/8" x 5" x 1/2". Total length 20". The total weight 508 grams.

MIXED LOT OF 4 GILLETTE DOUBLE EDGE SAFETY RAZORS Lot of 4 Gillette double edge safety razors, all in original cases. 1 "Old Type" (silver plate), 1 "Belmont De Luxe" (gold plate), 1 "Richwood" (silve

Really old one.

Chinese Deer Old Crane with Spring tibet Silver Bullion thanka amulet Dimensions: 10 cm x 5.6 cm. weight 135 g Description:

Materials: Tibetan silver (alloy of tin with copper or zinc). Condition: Resembles a retro aesthetic. Exquisite old-style Chinese Tibetan silver double dragons thangka amulet plate. Crafted with preci

(2) Yemeni silver amulet pendants with hanging bells. Larger features a glass insert, smaller a turquoise insert. Larger measures 4 1/4" X 5", smaller measures 3 1/4" X 2 3/4".