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Penca de Balanganda

This was tested by a Jewler and it tested 14k and 18k gold. Does anyone know more about it?Thanks
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  • Well, the clenched fists are called "mano fico " in Italy, but the symbol is known to other places. Where are the coins from?
  • I ll second Edith here for Italy. Penca de balanganda is the Brazilian word for remotely similar jewels, yours is a regular European chatelaine.

    However now that i mention it, it could be that European Chatelaines were the original pieces that Slaves from brazil transformed or copied into Penca de Balanganda!!

    A lovely piece!

  • Just Wonderful!

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