The seven watergirls

Size:

4,5 x 6,0cm

Region:

Rajasthan, India

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Silver

Condition:

good

Description:

Sapta apsara, the seven watergirls, accompanied by Bhairava (Bhairon, Bheru)

In Rajasthan these amulets are worn in times of dryness to call the rains

The females on the amulet are wearing saris, the male the typical trousers of the Rajasthani men (dhoti)

13,6 – EBNE