Amulets or Balangandãs

19th century

Caption

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). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Margarita H. Button, 2011.60.40.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Amulets or Balangandãs

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: Brazil

Medium

Silver, bone, wood

Classification

Jewelry

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)

Credit Line

Bequest of Margarita H. Button

Accession Number

2011.60.40

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