Buddhistic objects - solid wood / low silver content / leather / etc. - 1970-1980 - handmade

The object in the image is a Tibetan Buddhist travel altar, known as a Ghau (also spelled Gao). This type of altar is traditionally made for nomads or people who are frequently on the move in the Himalayas.
A Ghau is often worn as jewelry and serves both for spiritual protection and to profess faith.
The altar is made of metal and wood.
The depicted Ghau has a central figure, the mythical bird Garuda, adorned with red and blue stones.
It has a cord and fabric decorations for wearing.

Carefully packed and shipped insured.