Gau, Antique Amulet Case, Silver and Copper with Coral, 30x45mm
SKU: ASF-191
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Description
- Antique Gau (amulet case) with coral cabochon. The silver front of the box is a embellished the auspicious cloud symbols, and coral. The copper back is plain
- 30mm wide by 45mm tall including both loops.
- Bought in Nepal in 1983.
- Tibetan cosmography holds that natural features (mountains, rocks, rivers) and forces (winds, hail, sandstorms) are imbued with spirits that may be beneficial or malignant. The evil ones cause destructive weather, accidents, crop failures, disease and even death.
- To protect oneself from these dangers one must solicit the help of friendly forces for protection against the evil ones. Similar beliefs are shared throughout the Himalayan region and have ensured the widespread, and enduring, popularity of gau, regardless of religion or national boundaries.
- The gau usually contain prayers or mantras written on paper or cloth, herbs, medicines, or small objects believed to carry protective energy.
- Some perils we face here and now are the same and some may be different, but no less real and scary. It's no surprise that more and more people are turning to talismans and amulets. The fact that they are often very beautiful is a nice bonus.