Brazilian Silver 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

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

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

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

19th c., eleven various hanging symbolic plated amulets/charms in the form of fruits, dippers(symbolizing the womb), and a fig-hand gesture (to ward off evil spirits); five attached to a bird decorate

DESCRIPTION: L'Bahia Penca de Balangandan large brass amulet. This piece is a brazilian charms amulet worn by Creole women to help ward off bad spirits. There are a total of eleven (11) charms/amulets

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"

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

The larger 16 3/8 inches long.

A GROUP OF THREE SILVER AMULETS AND A SILVER RING. Probably North Africa or surrounding areas, 19th and 20th centuries. The largest one (4.2" tall) in Shiviti form. Engraved with blessings and kabbali

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

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

Collier mit drei Silber-Amulette Gujarat, Indien Ohne Sockel / without base Silber, Baumwolle. L 43,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Bern. Lt. Sammlungsnotiz: "Kette, indisch (West-Rajastha

Five pieces, including a 19th Century Afghani hand-designed amulet on paper, pendant form with a metal frame. Also included is a silver, stone decorated amulet box, a brass amulet with a six pointed s

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

Small silver pendant amulets, vintage and possibly older, with various mythological / traditional figures in relief. All test silver. 17 amulets and two small silver bells. Approx. 68 grams total weig

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Mideast - Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, ca 3rd to 1st millennium BCE. A nice assortment of amulets and beads in carved shell and stone along with

Late Period, 664-525 B.C. A silver amuletic pendant formed as a perching falcon with integral suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.25(a). 3.47 grams, 18 mm hig

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

Lot of 3 Ancient Celtic Silver Amulets c.2nd century BC. Size 1 1/2 inch wide. Fine lot of 3 cast solid silver amulets with suspension. Ex Private NYC collection. acquired in the London Market.