Antique Old Rare Tibetan Coconut Shell Bead Carnelian Coral Rosary Mala 📿

Description: This old Tibetan Buddhist mala has a beautiful patina & color from age and handling. Always used oil or butter to condition the mala. These kinds of rosary are made from old coconut shell disks which are rare for Tibet during old days as the raw material would have been unusual and expensive because it would have been imported most probably from India. This kind of mala is called " Si-Phen" in Tibetan language. This mala has 113.5 grams. Each coconut shell disk has the most splendid patina. This mala is made from coconut shell beads, carnelians , corals, silver alloy bead counters with one small bell. In Tibet, they were used by both laymen and monks. They are supposed to comprise 108 beads plus others as counters, although sectarian variants might have as many as 111 beads plus counters, and others as few as 100. The main prayer beads were used to count repetitions of prayers, and the counters were used to record multiples of the main beads, so that thousands of repetitions could be counted. They are the main item a Tibetan practicing Buddhist would own. This kind of old malas are highly sought after as these have gone through lots of religious ceremonies, pujas and pilgrimages and blessings of all the previous owners. Condition: This mala is in an excellent and stable condition. This rosary was purchased from a retired collector of an Asian object of arts in the Midwest. Please look at the photographs before buying and do your due diligence before purchasing this beautiful mala. All sales are final and will be sold as is with no return. Wechat : Hayer727 Seller will not be held responsible if the package is ceased by custom & exercise department of any Respective country or lost. All Sales Are Final & No Return Will Be Accepted.

Price: 580 USD

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-11-27T18:37:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD