Silver Penca de Balangandan with animal and symbolic charms

The Penca de Balangandan is a traditional Afro-Brazilian amulet that originated during"¨the colonial period in Brazil, primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries.

These talismans"¨were worn by enslaved African women later became symbols of cultural identity and"¨resistance, combining African spiritual beliefs with local influences.

These distinctive jewelry pieces are highly valued by collectors of African diaspora artifacts and ethnographic jewelry. The various charms"”including fish, birds, fruits, and protective symbols"”each carry specific meanings related to fertility, prosperity, and protection. Museums, cultural institutions,"¨and collectors specializing in Brazilian folk art particularly prize

Silver coin pendant titled 'Estado Portugul's from Portugal

$30-$75 USD depending on the specific year, condition, and silver content. Similar Portuguese coin pendants from this era typically sell in this range at specialty coin shops and online marketplaces.This appears to be a Portuguese coin from the Estado Novo period (1933-1974), converted into a pendant. The coin features the Portuguese coat of arms surrounded by the text ""ESTADO PORTUGUÃLS"" (Portuguese State), which was typical of coins minted during Antonio Salazar's authoritarian regime.

Worn on the Penca Iit represents Wealth.

Portuguese coin jewelry is collected by numismatists, history enthusiasts, and those with Portuguese heritage. These pieces are valued both for their historical significance and as wearable pieces of Portuguese cultural history. The conversion of the coin into jewelry allows people to carry a piece of history with them, making it appealing to collectors who appreciate both numismatics and vintage jewelry.

Casa da Moeda (Portuguese Mint)
Mid-20th century, likely 1940s-1960s"

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