Antique Tibetan Gau Pendant SINGH Length: 29" or 73 cm

Length: 29" or 73 cm

This historical painting is part of Mukti Singh Thapa's 'Early Collection' and was completed in 1990

While traditionally a Hindu deity

while standing on a jewel-spitting rat

and his famous mantra can be found throughout the Himalaya

Antique Tibetan Gau Pendant SINGH Length: 29" or 73 cmThis 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