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.
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Collection
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Collection
Title
Amulets or Balangandãs
Date
19th century
Geography
Place made: Brazil
Medium
Silver, bone, wood
Classification
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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