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Antique metal amulet pendant from 1850–1900, weighing 115 g, 9.5 cm long and 6 cm wide, for women, in good used condition with signs of wear.
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Panca de Balangandan: a traditional Afro-Brazilian good luck amulet originating from the state of Bahia. "Panca" is the Portuguese translation of bouquet, while "balangandan" is an onomatopoeic word that reproduces the metallic sound produced by the movement of the charms. This object was made between the 18th and 20th centuries and worn by enslaved African women in Brazil as brooches fixed to the waist or as pendants. Over time it has become a religious and protective symbol. The amulet is composed of
an upper part (Arca) that symbolically represents the ship that carried Africans to America and which is decorated on the sides by two birds to symbolize the meeting between Africa and America; from the brooch hang various apotropaic metal charms, each with a specific meaning related to protection, fertility and health (pomegranates or pumpkins).
The amulet is in good condition with normal signs of wear as shown in the photo, which are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: length 9.5 cm - width 6 cm - no. 11 charms. Weight 115 g.
Panca de Balangandan: a traditional Afro-Brazilian good luck amulet originating from the state of Bahia. "Panca" is the Portuguese translation of bouquet, while "balangandan" is an onomatopoeic word that reproduces the metallic sound produced by the movement of the charms. This object was made between the 18th and 20th centuries and worn by enslaved African women in Brazil as brooches fixed to the waist or as pendants. Over time it has become a religious and protective symbol. The amulet is composed of
an upper part (Arca) that symbolically represents the ship that carried Africans to America and which is decorated on the sides by two birds to symbolize the meeting between Africa and America; from the brooch hang various apotropaic metal charms, each with a specific meaning related to protection, fertility and health (pomegranates or pumpkins).
The amulet is in good condition with normal signs of wear as shown in the photo, which are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: length 9.5 cm - width 6 cm - no. 11 charms. Weight 115 g.
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Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Metal
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
115 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Width
6 cm
Length
9.5 cm
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