Gandhanra Handmade Tibetan Buddhist Amulet Garuda,Garula,Suparna,Golden-winged Bird Pendant,Made of Lima Brass,30 years old

❤This Garuda is handmade by Tibetan craftsmen from Tibet in 1990's. From Hepo Town, Baiyu County, the birthplace of the famous Tibetan handicrafts. ❤You can wear it as amulet, or make it into wall decoration, hang on the door as a protector,or just put it on your desk,as an ornament. Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faith. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and Astasena in Buddhism, and the Yaksha of the Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha. The Brahminy kite is considered as the contemporary representation of Garuda. ❤Details 100% Handmade Pendant material:thokcha Pattern: Garuda,Garula,Suparna,Golden-winged Bird Height: 32mm /1.26 inches Width: 34mm /1.34 inches ❤Free Gift :Cowhide Cord (Please choose your favorite color) Color:Black,Brown Length:68cm / 26.8inches Width:4mm / 0.16inches ❤ABOUT GARUDA Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faith.He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and Astasena in Buddhism, and the Yaksha of the Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha.The Brahminy kite is considered as the contemporary representation of Garuda. Garuda is described as the king of birds and a kite-like figure.He is shown either in zoomorphic form (giant bird with partially open wings) or an anthropomorphic form (man with wings and some bird features). Garuda is generally a protector with the power to swiftly go anywhere, ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent.He is also known as Tarkshya and Vynateya. IN BUDDHISM Garuda, also referred to as Garula, are golden-winged birds in Buddhist texts. Under the Buddhist concept of saṃsāra, they are one of the Aṣṭagatyaḥ, the eight classes of inhuman beings. In Buddhist art, they are shown as sitting and listening to the sermons of the Buddha.They are enemies of the Nāgas (snakes) and are sometimes depicted with a serpent held between their claws. Like the Hindu art, both zoomorphic (giant eagle-like