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 Bone Mala
18th/19th century
Stained Bone, Coral, Turquoise, Carnelian.
Tibet
L: 42cm
Provenance:
• The Mimi Lipton Collection.