Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century refers to the remarkable colour

refers to the remarkable colour transformations that occur as the glaze reacts to heat and atmosphere within the kiln

Date: Mid 20th Century

79 x 9 x 61 (w x d x h cms)

Carved Stone Horse From Hebei Province

Bottom left: Bale print depicting the weighing of Lord Krishna

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century refers to the remarkable colourA 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