Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Kali

A round belly, a beaded girdle and a small animal trotting along at her feet.

This plaque amulet depicting Kali is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India, in coin silver. In the plaque amulet tradition, the outline of the plaque is often said to carry meaning, and the downward-pointing leaf form is commonly associated with feminine energy. The goddess stands facing forward with arms outstretched, holding branches and implements, her large face set under a crown. A beaded belt hangs at her hips, and a small animal walks below. A double beaded border runs around the edge, with a diamond-shaped drop at the point. It is 2.88 inches high and 2 wide.

Plenty of detail for a piece that fits in a palm.