Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood with a warm aubergine lacquer

with a warm aubergine lacquer created by applying coloured lacquer over tanned leather

but also work as a decorative piece

At the top of the door

A variety of patterns like Leheriya

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood with a warm aubergine lacquerA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting 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. These amulets were worn mostly in the region of Western Rajasthan by Rajputs. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection charms. They are worn