Sapta Matrikas Rectangle Amulet Local Material: Mother of Pearl Shell

Material: Mother of Pearl Shell

English and French contact the word “Wampum” was used for both the purple and white part of the shell in the form of tubular beads

and Shiva advised all the gods to release their shaktis

This antique silver amulet from India is adorned with the images of Ganesh

Sapta Matrikas Rectangle Amulet Local Material: Mother of Pearl ShellMetal: Silver Length: 1 1 4" Width: 1 3 8" The antique silver amulet, or patri, is anchored in an ancient Indian tradition of village and tribal art. This is rural art that has given a voice to women, to the tribe, and to the lowest caste villager. The icons are about connection with nature as well as connection with the vital energy of creation. Traditionally, amulets have been objects that were thought to bestow the owner with the properties, powers