penca balanganda gerson bahia firmado broche amuleto brasileno dijes caja cigarrillos Rēx Iūdaeōrum)

Rēx Iūdaeōrum)

Original cross made of silver and decorated with turquoise

the pendant showcases geometric shapes and dangling embellishments that enhance its elegance and originality

probably made between the 1970s and 1980s

**Enamel and pearls

penca balanganda gerson bahia firmado broche amuleto brasileno dijes caja cigarrillos Rēx Iūdaeōrum)A 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