Vishnupada Small Shield Patri Amulet Fossil Stone: Pietersite

Stone: Pietersite

Pendant Length: 2 1/8"

Width: 1/2 "

Pietersite was first described in 1962 by Sid Pieters

brownish red

Vishnupada Small Shield Patri Amulet Fossil Stone: PietersiteMetal: Silver Length: 1 1 4" Width: 3 4" The antique silver amulet, or patri, is anchored in an ancient Indian tradition of village and tribal art. This is rural art that has given a voice to women, to the tribe, and to the lowest caste villager. The icons are about connection with nature as well as connection with the vital energy of creation. Traditionally, amulets have been objects that were thought to bestow the owner with the properties, powers