Charivari (decorative chain)

This article is about the Bavarian folk costume ornament. For the folk custom, see Charivari. For the historical magazine, see Le Charivari. For the composition by HK Gruber, see Charivari (Gruber).
A "classic" hunting and dress charivari. With fox nose as the centre, semi-precious stones, raptor claw and "Schergraberl" (mole paw). Upper Bavaria, late 20th-century

Charivari (pronounced /ˌʃɑːrɪˈvɑːri/) is a piece of costume jewellery popular in the German state of Bavaria. Made of solid silver or silver-plated chain, it is decorated with gemstones, coins, medals, horn, and small body parts from a variety of animals.[1][2]

  1. ^ "German Hunting Amulets (Charivari) | R·Seitz: Talisman". Rseitz.com. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  2. ^ "A South German Luxurious Charivari, 19th/20th Century Heavy Silver Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Pic. 51538727". Alamy.com. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2016.