Description

Traditional Tibetan Ghau Amulet | Handcrafted Himalayan Buddhist Locket

This handmade Tibetan Gau Box Amulet from Nepal is a beautifully crafted example of traditional Himalayan Buddhist artistry, featuring a copper body with silver plating, natural turquoise, and coral gemstones. At the center of the Gau Box is a striking oval-shaped turquoise stone, carefully set within an intricate frame of handcrafted filigree and ornamental metalwork. The surrounding coral stones create a warm contrast against the cool tones of the turquoise and silver-plated surface, while the detailed motifs showcase the refined craftsmanship associated with traditional Tibetan and Nepalese sacred art. This Tibetan Ghau Locket makes a distinctive piece for collectors of Himalayan Buddhist art, traditional amulets, and handcrafted cultural objects.

Traditionally, a Tibetan Gau (Ghau) Box is a portable sacred container and devotional shrine used to hold a sacred image, prayer scroll, mantra, relic, blessed substance, or other small sacred object. Worn close to the body or carried during travel and religious practice, the Gau serves as a personal reminder of devotion and connection to Buddhist practice. Turquoise and coral have long held cultural and artistic importance throughout the Himalayan region, with turquoise traditionally associated with auspiciousness and vitality and coral valued for its symbolic connection with protection and well-being. The prominent oval turquoise stone gives this particular Gau Box its distinctive character, while the silver-plated copper body and coral detailing reflect the rich visual heritage of Himalayan craftsmanship. It can be worn as a Tibetan Buddhist amulet pendant, used during meditation, carried as a devotional object, or displayed as part of a Buddhist altar or sacred collection.

Please note: The Locket in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key Features of Tibetan Gau Locket:

1. 100% Authentic and Handmade in Nepal
   
2. Made from Durable Copper with Silver-Plated Finish
3. Adorned with Genuine precious Stones
   
4. Traditionally Handcrafted by Newari Master Artists
5. Height X Width: 13cm X 12.5cm
6. Weight: 0.20kg

Please note: This Locket comes without a chain or necklace.

About Gau 

A Gau (Ga’u/Ghau) is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist amulet box and portable shrine, commonly worn around the neck or carried during travel and pilgrimage. Traditionally made from metals such as silver, copper, or brass and often decorated with coral, turquoise, repoussé work, and auspicious Buddhist motifs, a Gau is designed to hold sacred contents such as miniature Buddha or deity images, mantras, prayers, relics, consecrated substances, or other blessed objects.  Rather than being simply a decorative pendant, the Gau serves as a personal devotional container, allowing sacred objects to remain close to the wearer and symbolically providing protection and spiritual connection during daily life, travel, and religious practice.