Amulets or Balangandãs, 19th century. Silver, stone, wood, amulet one: 6 × 4 1/2 × 2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 × 5.1 cm) amulet two: 11 × 4 3/4 × 2 in. (27.9 × 12.1 × 5.1 cm) chain: 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm). Bequest of Margarita H. Button, 2011.60.41. Creative Commons-BY.

Amulets or Balangandãs

19th century

Maker Unknown

Decorative Arts

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Jewelry
Formatted Medium: Silver, stone, wood
Medium: silver, stone, wood
Locations: Place made: Brazil
Dimensions: amulet one: 6 × 4 1/2 × 2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 × 5.1 cm) amulet two: 11 × 4 3/4 × 2 in. (27.9 × 12.1 × 5.1 cm) chain: 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm)
Departments: Decorative Arts
Accession Number: 2011.60.41