Vtg Guatemala 900 Silver Coin Necklace Chachal Milagros Animal Charms 1894 94 gr

Description

This center drop pendant is made of a Guatemalan antique 1894 sterling silver (0.900)
peso and features many figural charms
There are Quetzal birds on either side of the coin which is the national bird of Guatemala.
There are small coins and milagros of rabbits and a man complete the central pendant
Description:
Chanchal is Quechua (the Inca language) for necklace.
Indigenous people of Guatemala still wear chanchals.
Each village has its own symbols and designate the social rank of the wearer.
Double silver strand chain with silver spacers fill out the chain foundation full
of figural charms of people, fish, deer & rabbits
94.3 grams total weight
Pendant measures 4-1/2" from top to bottom of the milagros and is about 2-3/4" wide
Chain length approximately 27-1/2"
The necklace overall length is approximately 18-1/2"
Excellent vintage
condition, ready for years of wear & compliments!