Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel narrow proportions and sturdy construction

narrow proportions and sturdy construction reflect a life of practical

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

the door pivots have been replaced with brass hinges

A sturdy iron chain prevents the lid from falling fully open

while preserving the integrity and craftsmanship of the original structure

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel narrow proportions and sturdy constructionA 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