Shiva Hindu deity with his usual iconography, his drum, trident and accompanied by his dog. Shiva is known in Hindu tradition to be the supreme being who creates, transform and protects the universe.

14 Karat gold amulet and necklace. Amulet is the size of a dime and the carvings are very visible, with a slight dent on the right side. Original marking from antique piece.

Lightly shined and strung on delicate 16” necklace.

These amulet were made and worn by the tribal gypsy people of Rajasthan Northern India, in late 19th Century into early 2oth Century. Traditionally they were made in silver or aluminum.