Mala composed of 115 beads in total, and a larger guru bead which marks the complete cycle of recitations. 4 pigeons blood red coral beads and one turquoise bead. Malas made of bone beads are used for peaceful rituals of appeasing.
Tibetan Malas, Wonders of the Orient
Tibetan Bone Mala
18th/19th century
Stained Bone, Coral, Turquoise, Carnelian.
Tibet
L: 42cm
Provenance:
• The Mimi Lipton Collection.
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