Shiva Medium Shield Dotted Border Patri Amulet Amber A beautifully graphic design playing

A beautifully graphic design playing on negative and positive space

Hand crafted in the American Southwest by Navajo artist Andgeline Platero

accented with a shimmery hammered texture

Shell: Coral

Finish: Antiqued

Shiva Medium Shield Dotted Border Patri Amulet Amber A beautifully graphic design playingMetal: Silver Length: 1 1 4" Width: 1" 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 and