Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood This old carved teak folding

This old carved teak folding mirror is from the Banswara tribal area of Rajasthan

This pipe shows some signs of ware and use

Painted in the traditional way with stone and mineral paints

Wear it loosely around the neck

Materials: Hand-carved cedar wood

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood This old carved teak foldingA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting the ghost king hero Bhumiya Raj. Bhumiya Raj was the Indian 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. The four eyelets at the top allow for suspension via a cord or chain. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and are made by the repousse technique