Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century 79 x 9 x 61

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

11 x 8 x 25 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W44 x D25 x H47 cm

complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors while bringing a sense of quiet character and history to a space

dominated by rich blue tones with subtle traces of green and underlying pigments

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century 79 x 9 x 61A 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