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TWO BONE MALAS
Himalayan Art Resources item nos.61704 & 61705
White: 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.) long;
Stained: 35.5 cm (14 in.) long

HK$15,000 - 25,000

靈骨佛珠兩串

Each comprised of 108 beads. The first with a well-carved skull
marker bead and two counters with silver, turquoise, amber, and coral.
The second with stained bone discs, counters with brass chakras,
a bronze skull guru bead, and a carnelian vajra marker bead. Bone
malas are used for wrathful activities, which is further emphasized by
the inclusion of skull-shaped beads.

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