This Buddhist Elephant Pendant is collect from Jiegu Monastery(Yushu City Tibet), it's a old badge or amulet.
This pendant is exquisitely crafted in gilt sterling silver.
Its front is a gilt elephant.
On its back is the Pisces in the Eight Treasures of Tibetan Buddhism.
You can make it into a pendant, or a keychain, or just put it on your desk,as an ornament.
DETIALS
100% Handmade
Pendant material:thokcha(cold iron),silver
Pattern: elephant
Height: 15mm /0.6 inches
Width: 15mm /0.6 inches
ABOUT Thokcha -Thunder Iron
Thokcha (Tibetan: ཐོག་ལྕགས, གནམ་ལྕགས) are tektites and meteorites which serve as amulets.Typically high in iron content, also called Thunder Iron,Cold Iron.These are traditionally believed to contain a magical, protective power comparable to Tibetan dzi beads. Most thokcha are made of a copper alloy.
Thogchags or Thokcha are worn as amulets by Tibetans, specifically people of the Himalayan regions, for spiritual protection and healing. Created in several forms, they often depict tantric deities, sacred animals, auspicious symbols, and mantras. Many represent ritual supports such as a mirror, phurba, or vajra. Some pieces may be abstract in nature, and the meaning of the form has since been lost in antiquity. Further research is still in the process. Other Thokcha were simply used as ancient arrow points, buckles, body armour, or even old horse trappings.
ABOUT US
We're artisans from Hepo Township, Baiyu County,Tibetan. We use ancient Tibetan handicrafts to make Tibetan Buddhist instruments.
All our crafts are directly handmade from Tibet.
When you purchase this craft it helps and support our artisan and our families in Tibet.
Your support is highly appreciated.
