Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Mirrors Bikaner Jewellery Box with 3

Bikaner Jewellery Box with 3 Drawers inside

One of a pair

It is from Maharashtra or Karnataka

Crossman refers to the double headed eagle escutcheons being found only on the rarest of chests

A 90 - 120 year old brass puja bell that would have been used while performing puja (Hindu prayers) all over India in both homes and in temples

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Mirrors Bikaner Jewellery Box with 3A 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 single eyelet at the top allows for suspension via a cord or chain. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and are made by the repousse technique (hammering