Gold pendant from Rajasthan representing Bhumiya Raj, who is a deified hero, a landed military proprietor or chieftain who died in defense of his property, including villages and their inhabitants.
This type of amulet subject is worn chiefly in Western Rajasthan by Hindu Rajputs, Jats and others.
From the first half of the 20th century.
Dimensions: 2,9 x 2,2 cm
Reference:
“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers
“Indian Folk jewellery”, Ganguly, Waltraud, B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2015
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