…sourced in paris - this is a brass plated tin antique amulet with 9 various charms used for cultural expression, spiritual protection, wealth storage and served as heirlooms for families, sometimes worn as a necklace or displayed outside of ones home. the charms feature various fruit (like mandarin or pomegranate) or coco pods, as well as pottery. at times there were also wooden or metal parts that were tied to health - for example a figa hand would be a reference for fertility, things like a foot or a heart, even an eye would represent ailments or strength / protection provided by the amulet. these amulets originated out of bahia, brazil. penca means bouquet while balangandan was a reference to the noise the amulet makes when in movement as it jangles.
approx: 12”w x 11”h x 5”d
condition: vintage wear and tarnish as shown
…sourced in paris - this is a brass plated tin antique amulet with 9 various charms used for cultural expression, spiritual protection, wealth storage and served as heirlooms for families, sometimes worn as a necklace or displayed outside of ones home. the charms feature various fruit (like mandarin or pomegranate) or coco pods, as well as pottery. at times there were also wooden or metal parts that were tied to health - for example a figa hand would be a reference for fertility, things like a foot or a heart, even an eye would represent ailments or strength / protection provided by the amulet. these amulets originated out of bahia, brazil. penca means bouquet while balangandan was a reference to the noise the amulet makes when in movement as it jangles.
approx: 12”w x 11”h x 5”d
condition: vintage wear and tarnish as shown
