Amulets or Balangandãs, 19th century. Silver, bone, wood, Amulet one: 6 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (17.1 x 14.4 x 4.4 cm) Amulet two: 5 x 3 1/4 x 1 in. (12.7 x 8.3 x 2.5 cm) Chain: 31 in. (78.7 cm). Bequest of Margarita H. Button, 2011.60.40. Creative Commons-BY.

Amulets or Balangandãs

19th century

Maker Unknown

Decorative Arts

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Jewelry
Formatted Medium: Silver, bone, wood
Medium: silver, bone, wood
Locations: Place made: Brazil
Dimensions: Amulet one: 6 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (17.1 x 14.4 x 4.4 cm) Amulet two: 5 x 3 1/4 x 1 in. (12.7 x 8.3 x 2.5 cm) Chain: 31 in. (78.7 cm)
Departments: Decorative Arts
Accession Number: 2011.60.40