Hoi Mata

4,5 x 4,5cm

Himachal Pradesh, India

19/20th century

Silver

good

My Indian runners call this type of amulet “Hoi Mata”, another name is the three sisters

They are considered to be protectors of vegetation

Often the figure in the middle is taller or has her armes rised

They are composed from leaves and fruits or have at least a crown made out of leaves

Here they are surrounded by small animals – a connection to the fertility amulets is obvious

12,0 – EBIE