This lovely handcrafted Tibetan Gau (also spelled Ghau or Gao) is beautifully done in Copal and is embellished with sterling silver, coral, and turquoise.
A gau is a prayer box or vessel that is used to carry strong amulets (totems, idols, fetishes, talismans, juju, lucky charms).
In Tibet a gau is most often employed to carry a prayer or blessed mantra.
This pretty gau has two bailes. One for hanging from a ribbon or necklace, and the second which may be used to hang charms.
Gaus may also be worn horizontally, with each baile connected to your necklace.
This price includes pendant only.
Turquoise
CopalSterling Silver
It is thought to possess many of the same properties for healing and influence as amber.
Amber is a healer and cleanser. It promotes vitality by absorbing negative energy.
It is believed to aid in the cure of blood related diseases, fever, coughs and colds.
Turquoise is helpful in the healing of the heart, fright, and nervous anxiety.
A gau is a prayer box or vessel that is used to carry strong amulets (totems, idols, fetishes, talismans, juju, lucky charms).
In Tibet a gau is most often employed to carry a prayer or blessed mantra.
This pretty gau has two bailes. One for hanging from a ribbon or necklace, and the second which may be used to hang charms.
Gaus may also be worn horizontally, with each baile connected to your necklace.
This price includes pendant only.
Product Features
CoralTurquoise
CopalSterling Silver
Technical Specs
2 1/4" diameter x approx. 1/2"More Information
COPAL
Copal is a resin from trees that is in an intermediate stage of the transformation into amber.It is thought to possess many of the same properties for healing and influence as amber.
Amber is a healer and cleanser. It promotes vitality by absorbing negative energy.
CORAL
Is thought to ward off evil, warfare and arguments, and aid in reducing financial debt.It is believed to aid in the cure of blood related diseases, fever, coughs and colds.
TURQUOISE
Among other properties, turquoise is said to remove negativity, pacify opposing forces, and initiate peace in the family.Turquoise is helpful in the healing of the heart, fright, and nervous anxiety.