Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Willow decorated with repeating floral motifs

decorated with repeating floral motifs

Function: Originally a haveli dog gate

60cms diameter

Each is in excellent condition considering they're over 150 years old

Constructed from pine & Elm all of the 42 small drawers have 3 individual compartments inside

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Willow decorated with repeating floral motifsA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting the ghost king hero Bhumiya Raj. Bhumiya Raj was the tribal chief who died defending the village. Every village would have its own Bhumiya Raj and it is believed that he rides around the villages at night dispelling evil spirits. The four eyelets at the top allow for suspension via a cord or chain. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and are made by the repousse technique (hammering