Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel A sturdy iron chain prevents

A sturdy iron chain prevents the lid from falling fully open

he repurchased it in 1860

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

Harpa boxes were used by Indian shopkeepers as money boxes

This piece has developed a wonderful patina over time

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel A sturdy iron chain preventsA 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