Chief of a Clan

Size:

4,5 x  5,0cm

Region:

Himachal Pradesh, India

Age/Period:

19th century

Material:

Silver

Condition:

good, rubbed off by use

Description:

A man with a waterpipe, sitting on a pillow, a sword in his hand is served by two women

This rare amulet from the 19th century shows either the dead chief of a clan or a religious teacher; his power should protect the remaining people now

09a-48,12,1 – ERNE