Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood 10 x 13 x 13

10 x 13 x 13  (wxdxh cms) Aprox

Bara in Urdu/Hindi translates to 'twelve' and the word Dar translates to 'door'

Circa 1940

The central doors open to reveal a large interior space

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood 10 x 13 x 13A 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