A Beautiful Tradition
Traditionally, Tibetans use Ghau as portable shrines where prayers and sacred relics are kept. More recently, and outside Tibet, "prayer box" pendants are often worn as jewelry or personal adornment.
I am pleased to share my passion for this unique and beautiful ornament with you!
Samples of Ghau
Several dealers on eBay have shops/auctions featuring these stunning yet simple miniature shrines.
The ones I've purchased contain miniature prayer scrolls and other relics such as incense chips.
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Other Examples of Prayer Box Pendants
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This eBay seller specializes in pieces from Tibet and other Himalayan regions.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byContemporary Silver Prayer Box Pieces
Sterling Silver Prayer Box with Cross
Amazon Price: $29.64 (as of 12/01/2009) 
Sterling Silver Prayer Box Tubular Shape with floral Design
Amazon Price: (as of 12/01/2009)
Sterling Silver Prayer Box with Floral Design
Amazon Price: $24.36 (as of 12/01/2009)
Sterling Silver Prayer Box with Christian Fish Design
Amazon Price: $32.61 (as of 12/01/2009)
Sterling Silver Prayer Box Tubular Shape with floral Design
Amazon Price: $37.89 (as of 12/01/2009)
Prayer Boxes from other Cultures
I have included some other ethnic groups' interpretations here to give you a better overview.
Ethiopian Telsum Bead silver prayer box pendants were traditionally worn by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians to ward off the evil eye.
Ethiopian Silver Prayer Box - Telsum - Traditional Jewelry
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 12/01/2009)
Ethiopian Silver Telsum Prayer Box - Traditional Jewelry
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 12/01/2009)
Other Tibetan Jewelry Accessories
Many other pieces of beautiful jewelry come from this fascinating remote land. Please browse the variety of options from the following sellers:
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Tibet: An Inner Journey
Amazon Price: $29.70 (as of 12/01/2009)
Tibet (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
Amazon Price: $17.81 (as of 12/01/2009)
The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs
Amazon Price: $40.95 (as of 12/01/2009)
A Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols
Amazon Price: $18.45 (as of 12/01/2009)
The Art Of Happiness: A Handbook For Living
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 12/01/2009)
Visitor Log
If there is anything you'd like to say regarding this art form or the land/culture of Tibet, feel free to add it here!
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Sep 21, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
- The Himalayan gau is one of my favorite types of jewelry. 5*, and thanks for visiting me!
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- vbright105 vbright105 Sep 16, 2008 @ 8:28 am
- Beautiful lens! I love tribal and ancient lenses
Images of Tibet
Teddy, age 14
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The Jokhang
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