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A unique and culturally rich 'Penca de Balangandan' themed vintage silver charm bracelet. This is an exaggerated, chunky bracelet with 14 large charms representing the history and heritage of slavery in Brazil.The Blanagandan and charms (penca) of Bahia were worn by black freed slaves and are a significant jewellery tr
A unique and culturally rich 'Penca de Balangandan' themed vintage silver charm bracelet. This is an exaggerated, chunky bracelet with 14 large charms representing the history and heritage of slavery in Brazil.
The Blanagandan and charms (penca) of Bahia were worn by black freed slaves and are a significant jewellery tradition in Brazil. They represented the encounter between Portuguese culture and Africans and the charms symbolise good fortune, fertility, happiness and prosperity. Worn since the 17th century these pieces of jewelry had a direct relationship to status and monetary wealth and were highly prized.
The 14 symbolic charms on this bracelet, some of them are the size of a large pendant, are beautifully detailed with shadow work in the recesses.
We have: a figa fist to ward off the evil eye, the Christ the Redeemer a famous Brazilian statue, a caricature figure of a pot bellied man in a red hat smoking a pipe, Carmen Miranda (whose hips rock from side to side!), a gourd, a water buffalo, a Creole lady servant, a lucky cat, a pineapple, a hut with palm trees, a coffee bean, a parrot and a sailing ship.
Most of the charms are 800 silver with the curb link bracelet 925 sterling silver. The bracelet fastens with a heavy duty bolt ring, this is a distinctive bracelet with some fairly rare charms, superb quality and highly collectible!
MATERIALS: 800 & 925 sterling silver, acid tested
MEASUREMENTS: length 7 (18cm), the largest charm, the pineapple is 35x15mm, the Creole lady 31mm tall, the figa is 36mm
WEIGHT: 95 grams (3.34 ounces)
HALLMARKS: the figa is stamped Brasil and '800' 'DP' and an anchor symbol. We don't see any other marks
ERA: 1970s
CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition showing minimal wear and the clasp in perfect working order, please see photos
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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