Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century India This food bowl is from

This food bowl is from the tribal area of Nagaland in the North Eastern area of India bordering Myanmar

jewellery and cash but were also given as dowry

and is painted with decorative flowers and framed with running dog motifs

These wood carved dolls given as a part of wedding trousseau also are meant to initiate the new bride's yearly  Golu celebration in her new home

These pink marble bowls are made by hand in Rajasthan using traditional techniques

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century India This food bowl is fromA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting 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. These amulets were worn mostly in the region of Western Rajasthan by Rajputs. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection charms. They are worn