Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Kali

A small oval pendant with a spread-armed figure surrounded by leaves and dots.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting Kali is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Small metal plaques bearing the image of a deity are traditionally worn as amulets, in the belief that the divine presence they carry offers protection to the wearer. Worn, matte grey pendant with a tall loop at the top. The central figure has a round head, outstretched arms and a leafy lower body, set within a beaded border and sprigs of foliage. The relief is soft and lightly rubbed. It is 0.6 inches long and 0.8 high.

Pocket-sized, softly worn, and obviously handled with affection.