Indian Tribal Silver Hanuman Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century Materials: Cast brass (Dhokra technique)

Materials: Cast brass (Dhokra technique)

Made from old louvre window shutters

This old painted Chinese opera chest depicts scenes of the traditional Chinese opera

205 x 35 x 115 (wxdxh cms)

Indian Tribal Silver Hanuman Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century Materials: Cast brass (Dhokra technique)A 19th century Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting Hanuman, the Hindu god of wisdom, strength and self discipline. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection charms. They are worn till this day on various parts of the body and sometimes might have been concealed in turbans, hats or clothing. These amulets were made by hammering through a brass cast mold. Although high silver content, these pieces are not