Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Kali

Eyes of the goddess carry a touch of red and blue paint, and they hold attention.

This plaque amulet depicting Kali is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India, in coin silver. Amulets of the goddess Kali are a familiar part of Rajasthani devotional jewelry, typically worn for protection and strength. She strides across the teardrop panel, many-armed, holding a cup, a drum and a blade, while a small animal stands beneath her raised foot. A beaded border edges the panel, framed by a smooth silver rim. Traces of colored pigment remain on her face and in her hand. A broad ribbed bale sits above and a little knob below. It is 2.4 inches long and 3.4 high.

Fierce, and polished to a soft glow by long wear.