Tibetaanse Ghau (reisaltaar) uit Nepal ghanese necklace The wood does not rot

The wood does not rot and the groundwater soaks the tree and the minerals are deposited in the wood cells

the Day of the Dead was moved to the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day and celebrated by both the Catholics and the Indigenous population

are used to hold paper in place

Many bundles contain soil or relics from the tomb of a powerful individual as their main component

Dimensions: 13 x 17 cm

Tibetaanse Ghau (reisaltaar) uit Nepal ghanese necklace The wood does not rotMaterial: low grade silver, copper alloy Dimensions: 19 x 17 x 6. 5 cm. The Tibetan Ghau was used to carry sacred relics, amulets and medicinal herbs, and acted as protection during travel. The ghau can be worn hanging from the neck or on a hip band or belt. The small statue inside depicts a deity in Namaskra mudra, with palms pressed together in celebration. This deity symbolizes the union of the spiritual and material realms. The ghau are made by a