Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel Harpa boxes were used by

Harpa boxes were used by Indian shopkeepers as money boxes

Crafted from reclaimed 19th century teak doors sourced from historic buildings in Gujarat

narrow proportions and sturdy construction reflect a life of practical

A sturdy iron chain prevents the lid from falling fully open

This long sideboard isn't an antique but it€™s well designed to be useful in a dining room or hallway with four drawers and easy to access to the capacious  storage space below

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel Harpa boxes were used byA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting Saptamatrika or Sapta Apsara. The Saptamatrika were seven mother goddesses in Hinduism they are accompanied by an eighth guardian figure, Bhairava, a fearsome manifestation of Shiva. Each mother is a feminine counterpart of a Hindu god. Their names are Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani & Chamunda. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection