A Gau (also spelled Ghau or Gao) is a Tibetan Buddhist amulet container or prayer box, usually made of metal and worn as jewelry. These small containers are used to hold and carry sacred amuletic objects such as images or mantras (prayers), or as a reliquary. They can be simple or elaborate, with precious or semi-precious stones and are often decorated with Auspicious symbols or mantras.
Clamshell style Gaus are hinged on the top and open from the bottom.
Fitted back Gau styles have a friction-fit back which can be pried open with your fingernails.
Traditional style Gaos are ostensibly friction fit, but usually tied with string to keep the two sides together.
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SKU: GAU41 $35.00
Metal gau with double dorje design in a filigree background is set with semiprecious stones.
SKU: GAU32 $10.00
Metal gau with double design in a filigree background is set with semiprecious stones.
SKU: GAU20 $36.00
Sterling silver gau has an elaborate repousse-ed design highlighted in gold was, and set with either a turquoise or lapis cabochon.
SKU: GAU15 $29.00
One of our most popular gaus! Gold washed gau has a large turquoise cabochon under relief kalachakra symbol.
SKU: GAU06C $10.00
Metal double dorje gau with coral accent has a clamshell style hinged back.
SKU: GAU06 $10.00
Metal double dorje gau with turquoise accent has a clamshell style hinged back.
SKU: GAU03T $7.50
Metal double dorje gau with turquoise accent has a clamshell style hinged back.
SKU: GAU03C $7.50
Metal double dorje gau with coral accent has a clamshell style hinged back.
SKU: GAU02 $8.50
Metal gau with double dorje design in a filigree background is set with semiprecious stones.