Tooth in setting is 1 3/4" long. Hangs on 24" Sterling Silver Rhodium chain, c. 1960s deadstock. some kind of canine tooth? Amulet from the late 19th c or early 20th c, maybe? A Bavarian "charivari" is a traditional, often inherited, silver chain worn on Lederhosen, featuring animal trophies like teeth, claws, and antlers. Originating in the 19th century as a hunting talisman, it was believed to bring good fortune, display hunting prowess, and signify high status or wealth. The term itself derives from the Latin for a "medley" or "chaotic collection". Amulets were worn in odd numbers for luck.