Old Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet from Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Reclaimed Wood Quite early

Quite early

however it is made from reclaimed teakwood which is salvaged from old buildings in South India

) This style of box is only found in The Rann of Kutch and brass peacocks often adorn the front

Today they make excellent decorative storage pieces and are particularly well suited as coffee table chests or statement interior accents

Old Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet from Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Reclaimed Wood Quite earlyA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting the ghost king hero Bhumiya Raj. Bhumiya Raj was the 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 single eyelet at the top allows for suspension via a cord or chain. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and are made by the repousse technique (hammering