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A "balangandã," a traditional Brazilian amulet cluster, is centrally displayed against a plain, light-colored background within a museum or gallery setting. The object consists of a central, ornate silver-colored metal frame, approximately semicircular, featuring two stylized birds, possibly doves, perched facing each other on the upper curve. The lower section of the frame, made of a lighter, segmented material resembling bone or ivory, supports numerous suspended charms attached by metal rings. The suspended charms include a miniature bunch of grapes with leaves, crafted from silver-colored metal. Also present are multiple elongated, bell-shaped or cylindrical containers, some intricately engraved, with one specifically featuring a pineapple-like texture culminating in a floral tassel. A small, dark, fist-shaped charm, likely a figa, is visible, made of a different material. Another cream-colored, curved object, resembling an animal tooth or carved figa, is partially encased within an ornate cylindrical holder. Additional charms include a miniature drum or box-like element and a long, slender, staff-like object with a spherical, ornate head. The metal components exhibit a slight patina consistent with age. No people, actions, or interactions are depicted. This artifact is characteristic of collections found in cultural institutions in **São Paulo, Brazil**, such as the Museu Afro Brasil or the Pinacoteca de São Paulo, where objects of historical and cultural significance are exhibited.
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