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22kt gold amulet pendant necklace vintage antique tribal old gold pendant.
$ 303.49
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Description
22 Carat Vintage Antique collectible tribal old gold Bhumiya Raj amulet pendant necklace.This type of amulet subject (phul deota)is worn chiefly in western Rajasthan by Hindu Rajputs,Jats and others.Depicted is a deified Bhumiya Raj hero,a landed ,military proprietor or chieftain who died in defense of his property ,including villages and their inhabitants. The term bhumiya is from bhum, meaning "land."Trusted and feared ,the deified spirits of these local heroes protect their community by nightly riding a horse around the village to dispel enemies or evil agents.
See similar sample in "Traditional jewelry of India"by Oppi Untrecht page-101
Weight - 2.880 grams
Height - 2.6 cm (1")
Width - 1.6 cm (0.63")
Material - 22kt Yellow gold and original old pendant.