Himalayan Gau Box, Gold Vermeil, Turquoise & Coral, Removable Back, 36mm Diameter
SKU: ASF-494
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Description
- Vintage Nepalese Gau (amulet case) gold vermeil inside and out with turquoise and coral bezel set stones cabochons. 36mm diameter
- Fancy gold wirework decorates the front and the sides.
- The back can be gently removed to insert additional protective items
- 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 or death.
- To protect oneself from these dangers, people solicit the help of friendly forces for protection against the evil ones. Similar beliefs, shared throughout the Himalayan region, 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 powerful 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 like these. The fact that they are often very beautiful is a nice bonus.