Indian Tribal Silver Amulet Depicting Hanuman - 19th Century Material - Oak Some remnants of the gilt

Some remnants of the gilt work still remain

and boxes collected over many years by an avid collector

Labels of a similar period can be found in the British Museum

This piece is extremely heavy & we would need to to discuss access for delivery prior to purchase

Indian Tribal Silver Amulet Depicting Hanuman - 19th Century Material - Oak Some remnants of the giltA 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