Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Lassi Cup 100 x 12 x 172

100 x 12  x 172 (wxdxh cms)

This teak shelf dates from the days of the Raj

deep patina speak to a long and well-used life

43 x 5 x 71 (wxdxh cms)

producing the distinctive two-tone scratchwork effect

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Lassi Cup 100 x 12 x 172A Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting the 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. 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 (hammering