Huge Silver Penca de Balangandan with Figa Charms

.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.

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

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

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"

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Vintage Carved Hardstone & Silver Figa Pendant Charm. Measures approximately 2 inches in length.

Vintage Carved Agate & Silver Figa Pendant Charm. Measures approximately 2.25 inches in length.

Vintage Carved Quartz & Silver Figa Pendant Charm. Measures approximately 2 inches in length.

Estate 800 Silver Figa Pendant or Charm w Symbols Around Top; Anchor, Horse Shoe, Cross, 13. Measures 1.5 inches in length.

Estate Sterling Silver Figa Necklace Pendant Charm. Measures 1.25 inches in length.

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Estate Sterling Silver & Agate Figa Pendant / Charm. Measures 1.5 inches in length.