Shiva Pentagon Patri Amulet Local faceted peridot

faceted peridot

Height:  1/3"

Length:  7 5/8"

symbolizing the path from outer consciousness to the inner soul and from the core to the outer world

brownish red

Shiva Pentagon Patri Amulet Local faceted peridotMetal: Silver Length: 1 1 4" Width: 3 4" 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