Ghau - Copper, Alloy, Bronze, Silver, Glass, cloth, Paper - 1970-1980, 1980-1990 - Buddhist travel altar
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Nepalese Ghau, a Tibetan pilgrim box from the Himalayas dating to ca. 1970–1990, with Buddhist symbols on the front and a Buddha amulet, measuring 18 x 14.5 x 5 cm and weighing 200 g, in fair condition with possible missing small parts.
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Quite a large Tibetan pilgrim box with an amulet. On the front are Buddhist symbols (ashtamangala), including the conch, the endless knot, and the lotus. At the bottom center is the protective deity Mahakala. In the ghau sits a Buddha amulet. Pilgrim Buddhas (ghaus) are carried in the textile, specially crafted pouch during treks through the Himalayas. This ghau is not very full, causing the little pane/compartment to sit a bit loose. You won’t notice this when you set the ghau down, but if you want to travel with it, it rattles a bit. A button is missing..
Dimensions: height approx. 18 cm, width approx. 14.5 cm, thickness approx. 5 cm.
Acquired in situ during a trip in 2018/2019.
Carefully packed and shipped with a track and trace code.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateQuite a large Tibetan pilgrim box with an amulet. On the front are Buddhist symbols (ashtamangala), including the conch, the endless knot, and the lotus. At the bottom center is the protective deity Mahakala. In the ghau sits a Buddha amulet. Pilgrim Buddhas (ghaus) are carried in the textile, specially crafted pouch during treks through the Himalayas. This ghau is not very full, causing the little pane/compartment to sit a bit loose. You won’t notice this when you set the ghau down, but if you want to travel with it, it rattles a bit. A button is missing..
Dimensions: height approx. 18 cm, width approx. 14.5 cm, thickness approx. 5 cm.
Acquired in situ during a trip in 2018/2019.
Carefully packed and shipped with a track and trace code.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Era
1900-2000
Object name
Ghau
Gross weight
200 g
Specific region of origin
Himalaya
Title additional information
Buddhist travel altar
Material
cloth, Alloy, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Paper, Silver
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
18 cm
Indigenous object name
Ghau
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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