Shiva Detailed Circle Patri Amulet Pearl Stone: Polar Quartz

Stone: Polar Quartz

<LI>Backing: Leverback</LI>

This beautiful hand made pendant features small dragonflies in reeds

dangling in Balinese styled settings

Width:  1 1/2"

Shiva Detailed Circle Patri Amulet Pearl Stone: Polar QuartzMetal: Silver Length: 1 1 4" Width: 1 1 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