Himalayan Gau Box Pendant, Gold Plated with Turquoise, Lapis & Coral Cabs, 44x47mm
SKU: ASF-416
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Description
- Nepalese gold plated Gau (amulet case) with small coral, lapis and turquoise cabochons. The front fancy star shaped box is embellished with detailed filligree wirework, while the removable back is plain. 44x47mm.
- Only one available
- Tibetans believe 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 death.
- People 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, like this one is an added bonus.