Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Stools & Benches the red paint has been

the red paint has been preserved

This 19th-century green painted teak mirror is crafted from an antique Indian carved frame

or incense resin

together with the gently rounded legs and stretchers

Tribal Silver Saptamatrika Amulet - 19th Century Stools & Benches the red paint has beenA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting Saptamatrika or Sapta Apsara. The Saptamatrika were seven mother goddesses in Hinduism they are accompanied by an eighth guardian figure, Bhairava, a fearsome manifestation of Shiva. Each mother is a feminine counterpart of a Hindu god. Their names are Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani & Chamunda. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection