12-Coin Charivari w claw, horsehair and horn - Bavaria Start Price USD 27.99 Current Price USD 27.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Carson City, Nevada See more about '12-Coin Charivari w claw, horsehair and horn - Bavaria' Description Charivari: ornaments on a chain, worn with lederhosen. Charivari (which means "jumbled up") is the Bavarian name for a chain with different pendants like teeth of animals, coins, or amulets with the picture of a saint against diseases. May either be a chain (kette) across the mid-section or a pin (stecker) worn at the hip. Charivari originally were worn only by men, on the drop front flap of the lederhosen. For peasants they were a valuable status symbol, worn as jewelry or as a mascot for a successful hunt. A charivari was never bought, but was handed down in the family. Today women wear charivari with their traditional Alpine clothing, but they are less massive, more of a filigree-work.These chains and the trophies dangling on them have become collectors’ items in Europe, and have undergone a revival in Bavaria, Tyrolean region, where they originally came from. PERFECT FOR OKTOBERFEST!!     We work hard to describe and present our items accurately and fairly. Returns will be accepted within 30 days if the item fails to match the description and photo posted. Buyer responsible to return item to Seller and pay all shipping charges. Merchandise credit only - no refunds. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!