Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel the Indian measures were Seers

the Indian measures were Seers &Pattis

while preserving the integrity and craftsmanship of the original structure

the door pivots have been replaced with brass hinges

these cauldrons were used in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food

narrow proportions and sturdy construction reflect a life of practical

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Jali Panel the Indian measures were SeersA 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