Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood combining robust local materials with

combining robust local materials with the elegant ornamental forms of the original Coalbrookdale style

Painted in the traditional way with stone and mineral paints

This old carved teak folding mirror is from the Banswara tribal area of Rajasthan

Condition: Newly made

Wear it loosely around the neck

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood combining robust local materials withA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting the ghost king hero Bhumiya Raj. Bhumiya Raj was the Indian 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