penca balanganda gerson bahia firmado broche amuleto brasileno dijes caja de amor set with a dark rhinestone

set with a dark rhinestone centerpiece surrounded by small white faux crystals – a typical feature of the period

highly decorated

A brooch from Maison ORIA

-Stamped silver composition

made with white rhinestones and metal

penca balanganda gerson bahia firmado broche amuleto brasileno dijes caja de amor set with a dark rhinestoneA brooch amulet signed Bahia by the renowned Brazilian jeweler Gerson Bahia, featuring multiple three dimensional pendant charms: fruits, birds, flowers, and seeds. This piece represents a traditional Penca de Balangand, a symbol of Afro Brazilian syncretism, very popular in Bahia. Crafted using traditional casting and assembly techniques, this brooch combines votive and protective elements inspired by Yoruba culture and popular Catholicism, resulting