This is a 108 bead Yak Bone skull carved mala with a Yak Bone Guru Bead that compliments the look and feel of this mala. This a rare high quality item that was hard to find. I picked this up from a shop owner in the Thamel area of Kathmandu while on a Buddhist Pilgrimage in 2023. The skull beads are hand carved, elegantly detailed, and very unique with a medium tan-ish to darker brown coloring. They vary a bit in color, size, opacity, and form. However, all 108 beads are carved into small human skulls from Yak Bone.
I was very pleased to find this and to be able to move them along to you. I was able to find a few different styles Yak Bone skull carved malas from dealers including this one. This mala is a bit on the larger and heavier side. Excellent for Tantra Ceremony, wrathful mantra practice, or as a gift to you dharma teacher or friend.
The total length of the mala laid flat from the top to the bottom of the guru bead is about 25.75 inches or about 65.40cm. On average the skull beads are about 11.5mm to 12mm long, about 11mm width, and about 9-10mm thick. This is laced with a double strand of black nylon cord for strength and durability and has a sliding knot to adjust for the tension of the skull beads. I only have one of this style.
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