Indian Tribal Silver Amulet Depicting Hanuman - 19th Century Material - Oak The carving shows a strong

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and the window dates to the 19th century

reflects a form that has been central to daily life across the Indian subcontinent for generations

The open three-tier design features slatted shelves

Some remnants of the gilt work still remain

Labels of a similar period can be found in the British Museum

Indian Tribal Silver Amulet Depicting Hanuman - 19th Century Material - Oak The carving shows a strongA 19th century Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting Hanuman, the Hindu god of wisdom, strength and self discipline. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection charms. They are worn till this day on various parts of the body and sometimes might have been concealed in turbans, hats or clothing. These amulets were made by hammering through a brass cast mold. Although high silver content, these pieces are not