Antique Penca De Balangandan Afro-Brazilian Amulets
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Antique Afro-Brazilian Penca De Balangandan.
Consists of a long braided rope with 7 stones, 12 brass form of pomegranates, pears, squash, corn, grapes, pineapple, fish and vessel.
Amulets depicted plants or fruit such as the pomegranate, symbolizing wealth or fertility, gourd vessel symbolizing the female womb, each amulet has significance.
Usually hangs from a door.
Dimensions: Rope length: approximately 33 inches., amulets range: L: 3 1/2 in. - 5 1/4 in.
Condition: good original estate condition.
Provenance: Brooklyn, New York Estate.
READ ABOUT PENCA DE BALANGANDAN.....Fascinating
Consists of a long braided rope with 7 stones, 12 brass form of pomegranates, pears, squash, corn, grapes, pineapple, fish and vessel.
Amulets depicted plants or fruit such as the pomegranate, symbolizing wealth or fertility, gourd vessel symbolizing the female womb, each amulet has significance.
Usually hangs from a door.
Dimensions: Rope length: approximately 33 inches., amulets range: L: 3 1/2 in. - 5 1/4 in.
Condition: good original estate condition.
Provenance: Brooklyn, New York Estate.
READ ABOUT PENCA DE BALANGANDAN.....Fascinating
Condition
Good original vintage estate condition.
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Antique Penca De Balangandan Afro-Brazilian Amulets
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