Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Kali

Gabled little plaque with a many-armed dancing figure packed into an arched niche.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting Kali is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Kali is a Hindu goddess often shown with dark skin and fierce features, and she is generally understood as a power that destroys evil and protects her devotees. Five-sided, house-shaped pendant with a tall pointed loop. Inside a ridged arch, a figure with several arms and bent legs fills the frame, with a plain border and a stepped base line. The surface is smooth and bright, with soft relief. It is 0.63 inches long and 1 high.

A lot of limbs, a snug frame, and plenty of movement.