Antique Tibetan Gau Pendant SINGH these light brown and cream

these light brown and cream goats wander the high elevations of the Indian Himalaya with their 'Changpa' herders

string or silver chain and hang down on the chest

Length: 29" or 73 cm

such as the crown and jewelry

Antique Tibetan Gau Pendant SINGH these light brown and creamThis fabulous antique Tibetan gau pendant is a piece of Tibetan history and culture. Gau, or g'au, are small prayer boxes that were used when Tibetans travelled and wanted to carry Buddhist prayers and relics with them. The front of this handmade gau is crafted from sterling silver and decorated with dark red Italian coral and sky blue turquoise. The removable back is also made of sterling silver and imprinted with a double dorje symbol, and can open