"Charivari Pendant - Bavaria, Germany - Late 18th - Early 19th Century "
CHARIVARI PENDANT Bavaria, Germany
Late 18th - early 19th century
Skull and nickel silver
H. 2.7 ; L. 1.8 cm
(missing)
The Charivari is an ornamental accessory worn by men and women in traditional costumes, characterised by a chain with several hunting pendants.
The jaws of small rodents or martens represent the amulet pendants characteristic of this jewellery.
This pendant is mounted on maillechort and decorated with a pastillée frieze of rais-de-cœurs.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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