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Bavarian “charivari” amulets were believed to protect and bring success to hunters. Wearing a charivari—traditionally hung from a chain attached to the hunter’s belt—was seen as a way to magically gain the attributes of the animal, making it easier to catch or kill. Bits of antler, teeth, claws, the jawbones of small predators, and even the pincers of stag beetles were used in charivari pendants, and they’re still worn today as an accessory to traditional lederhosen. This charivari dates to around 1901-1909, and features the jaws of what was probably a weasel or a stoat. It’s set in German silver (which is not actually silver, but an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel), with an acorn and leaf detail on the top.

I have such a charivari obsession.

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