Tibetaanse Ghau (reisaltaar) uit Nepal - groot, bruin Asian art The cloth is reminiscent of

The cloth is reminiscent of the robes of Christ

Nkisi (plural minkisi) are spirits or an object inhabited by a spirit

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Het kruis is met de hand gemaakt volgens de verloren-was-methode

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Tibetaanse Ghau (reisaltaar) uit Nepal - groot, bruin Asian art The cloth is reminiscent ofMaterial: low grade silver, copper alloy Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm. The Tibetan Ghau was used to carry sacred relics, amulets and medicinal herbs, and acted as protection while traveling. 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 small