Ganesh and Lakshmi Patri Amulet Stone This antique amulet from India

This antique amulet from India is adorned with the image of a deified Bhumiya Raj hero

Silver tarnishes the most when it is exposed to strong environmental influences or becomes dirty

In the middle ages this gemstone was considered a stone that could provide healing powers

as a part of the creation story

Ganesh and Lakshmi Patri Amulet Stone This antique amulet from IndiaMetal: 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