Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Lassi Cup or pots in the garden

or pots in the garden

96 x 49 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

sculptural presence of true folk devotional carving

This lovely teak panel has been salvaged from an old building in South India

It is less common to find a solid wooden version as they are usually unfilled or made with reeds

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Lassi Cup or pots in the gardenA 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