19th Century Ayigalu Lingam Shrine Box, A freshwater pearl knotted necklace Because of its reproductive abilities

Because of its reproductive abilities

Sterling Silver Hamsa Infinity Pendant

According to Buddhist tradition

The Ritual was used to exorcise the malevolent and fearful ghosts of the dead from their homes

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19th Century Ayigalu Lingam Shrine Box, A freshwater pearl knotted necklace Because of its reproductive abilities19th Century Ayigalu Lingam Shrine Box, A Silver lingam boxes such as these, some of which are suspended from necklaces of pure silver plated wire, were worn by wealthier lay members of the Lingayat sect, devoted to Hindu Lord Shiva. Each box once carried a Jangama Lingam. The Lingam Stone which this beautiful box enshrined was comprised of a small piece of stone carved by an amulet specialist. On finishing the Ligman Stone, it would have been covered