Antique Nepalese Ganesh amulet – terracotta votive tablet.
Description :
A rare and authentic Nepalese amulet depicting the god Ganesh in his four-armed standing form. This ancient piece, fashioned from terracotta, is from the tradition of Tsa Tsa votive tablets , once used as offerings in sanctuaries and sacred places in the Himalayas.
The rustic style of this representation bears witness to a time when faith took precedence over aesthetic finesse, giving this amulet a raw and sincere symbolic force.
Ganesh, an elephant-headed deity, is the Lord of Beginnings, destroyer of obstacles, and protector of travelers. This type of tablet was often placed in wall cavities, inserted into household altars, or carried in a ritual purse as an auspicious talisman.
Features :
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Origin: Nepal
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Period: Ancient (estimated age several decades)
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Material: Terracotta.
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Technique: Hand-pressed in a ritual mold.
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Representation: Standing Ganesh with four arms, archaic and rustic style.
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Height: Approximately 7 cm.
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Width: Approximately 4 cm.
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Weight: approximately 45 grams.
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Reliquary: New custom-made reliquary in stainless steel.
Traditional use:
Keep on an altar, in a room dedicated to meditation, or wear with respect. Can be used for prayer, concentration, or as a symbol of protection against material and spiritual obstacles.
Mysticism of the Tsa-Tsa votive tablets:
Tsa-Tsa are small votive steles made of clay or terracotta, deeply rooted in the Buddhist and Hindu traditions of the Himalayas (Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan). Handcrafted using blessed molds, they serve as meritorious offerings and objects of devotion. Placed in caves, stupas, or sacred places, they embody the silent prayers of the faithful. Each Tsa-Tsa is charged with spiritual intention, acting as a tangible link between the practitioner and divine forces. This one, dedicated to Ganesh, symbolically merges Nepalese tantric wealth with the millennia-old veneration of the destroyer of obstacles.