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Rare Human Skull Kapala Mala with Antique Turquoise
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Our Price: £500.00
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A rare tantric mala (Thöpa Trengwa) comprised of 108 authentic human skull beads and a impressive skull guru bead (our last one) carved from horn. It is extremely difficult to source these beads and in fact we have exhausted the remaining stock of our supplier. This means it is unlikely we will be able to source more in the near future. The beads are particularly fine. This mala includes antique turquoise dividers, a new three eyed oval dZi and silver counters for keeping track of mantra recitations.
Age: kapala beads were crafted in the 1990s
Bead size approx 14 mm diameter (6 mm width)
skull guru bead crafted in the ancient city of Bhaktapur approx 32 mm x 23 mm
Antique turquoise = 100 to 300 years old.
strung on strong braided nylon cord.
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Rare Maw Sit Sit & Emerald Mala - 10 mm
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Our Price: £400.00
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In stock!
An incredible mala made from one of the rarest green gemstones on the planet. Maw Sit Sit has only been found in one location in the world and that is Tawmaw, Burma. It is famous for its deep lush greens with black streaks or spots and is often compared with Jade because both stones are mined in the same location. This mala has also been strung with a Maw Sit Sit guru bead and Jadeite tassle and includes rare faceted green emerald dividers. This would be a wonderful mala for someone who practices Green Tara. Due to rarity we only have two malas currently available.
10 mm bead size.
Origin: Tawmaw, Burma
108 Maw Sit Sit beads
3 x natural faceted emerald dividers
Untreated Natural Maw Sit Sit guru bead and Jadeite tassle.
Due to the nature of Maw Sit Sit, please expect variations in colour tone.
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Rare Faceted Ruby Mala with Amethyst - 7 mm
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Our Price: £395.00
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A genuine round faceted ruby mala with amethyst dividers. This mala is comprised of 108 genuine ruby beads and a large rose quartz guru bead. The beaded tassle is comprised of red garnet. Ruby is often associated with the practice of Vajra Yogini.
ruby bead size 7 mm
Origin: Burma
For this particular mala please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
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Rare Faceted Ruby Mala with Faceted Crystal - 7 mm
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Our Price: £395.00
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A genuine round faceted ruby mala with crystal dividers. This mala is comprised of 108 genuine ruby beads and a facted crystal guru bead. Ruby is often associated with the practice of Vajra Yogini.
ruby bead size 7 mm
Origin: Burma
For this particular mala please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
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Rare Maw Sit Sit, Emerald & Jadeite Mala - 8 mm
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Our Price: £350.00
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Available by special order only! Please allow 21 days for delivery.
An incredible mala made from one of the rarest green gemstones on the planet. Maw Sit Sit has only been found in one location in the world and that is Tawmaw, Burma. It is famous for its deep lush greens with black streaks or spots and is often compared with Jade because both stones are mined in the same location. This mala has been strung with a genuine Burmese Jadeite guru bead and Jadeite tassle and includes rare faceted green emerald dividers. This would be a wonderful mala for someone who practices Green Tara. Beautiful!
8 mm bead size.
Origin: Tawmaw, Burma
108 Maw Sit Sit beads
3 x natural faceted emerald dividers
Untreated Natural Jadeite guru bead and Jadeite tassle.
Due to the nature of Maw Sit Sit, please expect variations in colour tone.
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Rare Quality Burmese Jadeite & Ruby Mala - 10 mm
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Our Price: £275.00
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A rare mala comprised of 108 genuine jadeite beads and three faceted ruby dividers. These beads are not to be confused with cheaper 'new jade' or serpentine alternatives seen in the marketplace.
Comes complete with broacde mala bag.
bead size 10 mm
Origin: Burma
Colour: Mid Green
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Rare Quality Burmese Jadeite & Ruby Mala - 7.5 mm
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Our Price: £255.00
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A rare mala comprised of 108 genuine jadeite beads and three faceted ruby dividers. These beads are not to be confused with cheaper 'new jade' or serpentine alternatives seen in the marketplace.
Comes complete with broacde mala bag.
bead size 7.5 mm
Origin: Burma
Colour: Medium Green
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Rare Natural White Jadeite Mala with Green Jadeite Dividers - 10 mm
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Our Price: £250.00
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Available by special order only. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
A rare mala comprised of genuine natural white jadeite. Including three natural green jadeite dividers and a natural green jadeite guru bead. These beads have not been colour enhanced or dyed in any way. The Chinese have prized white jade for thousands of years, where it is known as the 'stone of Heaven' or the 'Royal Gemstone'.
bead size approx 10 mm
Origin: Burma
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Antique Coral Mala with Turquoise Dividers and Old Silver Counters
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SOLD!
An incredible antique authentic coral mala with beads that span possibly hundreds of years. The mala is comprised of natural red coral and they vary slightly in size and shape. This is due to them being worn down from countless recitations of mantras and also some of the coral beads have been replaced along the way. It has beautiful round turquoise dividers and old silver bell and dorje counters that are strung on leather. The guru bead is made up of a huge vibrant red antique coral bead (24 mm). This bead does have a surface fissure that runs round the bead, so this might have been repaired at some point. The top of the guru bead is an antque ivory bead with fine patina.
Recently re-strung on strong braided nylon mala cord.
Origin: Tibet
108 Antique Coral Beads plus the three turquoise dividers
and guru bead with coral beaded tassle.
The coral beads average about 8 mm in diameter (some are as much as 10 mm)
Round Turquoise = 13 mm
Antique Coral Guru Bead = 24 mm
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Ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi Bead Wrist Mala
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A superb collection of sought after ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi made into a 27 bead wrist mala with beaded tassle. The guru bead is made up of antique red coral and a rare dZi-like four stripe ancient Pyu or Tircul bead. The tassle has a further 6 ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi. A fine group of beads prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
27 Ancient Bhaisajyaguru plus 6 Ancient Bhaisajyguru on the beaded tassle (33 beads in total)
smallest approx 11 mm diameter
largest approx 12 mm
Bhaisajyaguru dZi Age: 500 BCE to 1000 CE
Four Stripe Pyu/Tircul Bead (11 mm) = 2000 years old + or -
Red Coral (15 mm x 12 mm) 100 to 300 Years old
Condition: Excellent
Strung on strong braided nylon cord.
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Rare Quality Garnet & Antique Red Coral Mala
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A rare one of a kind mala comprised of 108 genuine red garnet beads and three antique natural red coral dividers. The guru bead is also comprised of a large antique coral and antique turquoise bead. Red stone beads are often associated with Amitabha Buddha, Vajrayogini or Guru Rinpoche practices.
Comes complete with broacde mala bag.
garnet bead size 8 mm
coral guru bead 17 mm
coral dividers 9.5 mm to 11 mm (centre bead)
round antique turquoise 11 mm
Strung on strong braided nylon cord.
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OLD LOTUS SEED MALA with amber
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A very nice old lotus seed mala with a lovely knotwork tassle and a large antique amber bead. The beads would have originally been white, however, they have turned a reddish yellow due to countless mantra recitations. With regular use they will eventually turn black.
108 lotus seed beads plus the Guru bead and three dividers.
Bead size 9.5 mm
antique amber bead = 16 mm
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Old Indian Rudraksha Strand
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Old rudraksha seeds from India with ends worn smooth from being worn and handling. Collected in India in the 1970s. Temporarily strung.
Origin: India
49 Seeds
Bead Size: 18 mm
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Pema Raka Guru Bead and Silver Counters
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A lovely old Bodhiseed mala complete with antique pema raka (carnelian) guru bead. The Bodhiseeds display a wonderful patina and the ends are worn smooth from millions of mantra recitations. All of the 108 beads are present and at the half way point there is an additional slightly larger Bodhiseed bead. It also includes very nice quality old silver counters that have also been re-strung. It is hard to find old pieces with all of the beads present, so this is a great find.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
bead diameter 10 mm, width 8 mm
108 Bodhiseed beads plus the guru bead
Re-strung on strong braided cord.
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Antique Bone Mala
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A lovely antique bone mala comprised or perfectly uniform disc shaped beads and displaying clear signs of prior use. Beads have been worn smooth from countless recitations of mantra. It was aquired from an old Himalayan collection here in the UK and was sold as being made from human bone, however, it might be animal bone. It includes three antique turquoise beads that were originally found with this piece. All of the 108 beads are present.
Condition: Very Good
Age: 19th century
Origin: Tibet/Himalayan
disc bead size = 12 mm diameter
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Rare Human Skull Bone Mala
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SOLD OUT!
A rare tantric mala (Thöpa Trengwa) comprised of 108 authentic human skull beads. The mala includes 108 extremely clean disc shaped beads. They come from a source with a limited supply, so once these have been exhausted it is unsure when we will have more. Not to be confused with the cheap water buffalo bone malas masqerading as human bone! Guaranteed to be authentic!!
Origin: Himalayas
diameter approx 15 mm
width approx 7 mm
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Rare Antique Bone Mala
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A rare tantric mala (Thöpa Trengwa) comprised of 105 authentic human bone beads and three antique red coral dividers, which gives a total of 108 beads. It is incredibly difficult to source authentic human bone beads and this is in fact the only antique mala of its type that we have offered in the past 13 years of trading. The mala includes old leather strung copper counters worn smooth from extensive use. The beads display a lovely colour and patina from countless recitation of mantras. The beads are beautifully made and are a concave disc shape, which is much more unique. Each bead has a diameter of 9 mm and a width of 3 mm, so this is a small mala.
Age: 19th Century
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
diameter approx 9 mm
width approx 3 mm
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Old Rudraksha Mala with Old Silver Counters
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A very rare old Rudraksha mala with small seeds. It is extremely difficult to find Rudraksha seeds in this size . The beads have been polished smooth from years of mantra recitations and have also turned dark from oils from the skin and handling. Many Vajrayana practitioners favour Rudraksha seeds because they are associated with wrathful practices and in particular Vajrakilaya or Dorje Phurba. Rudraksha seeds are also considered extremely sacred by Hindus, indeed the Sanskrit name Rudraksha actually means 'the tear of Lord Shiva'.
108 Rudraksha beads plus two antique red corals and one old natural turquoise bead. The old guru bead is made of bone. The old lotus counters are made from silver
Origin: Sourced in Nepal
bead size 6 mm
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Antique Ivory Mala
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An antique ivory disc bead mala aquired from an old collection of Tibetan artefacts. Please note that due to the great age of this piece there are only 93 ivory disc beads remaining. Each bead dispalys a wonderful patina from possibly millions of mantra recitations. It comes complete with a very large ivory guru bead with loads of character and a naturally formed eye.
It has recently been re-threaded on strong braided cord.
Condition: Very Good
Ivory Age: 19th century or earlier
Origin: Tibet/Himalayan
Guru bead size = 27 mm
disc bead size = 9 mm diameter
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Rare Faceted Ruby Mala with Carnelian & Amethyst - 7 mm
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SOLD OUT!
A genuine round faceted ruby mala with amethyst dividers. This mala is comprised of 108 genuine ruby beads and a large fine quality carnelian guru bead. Ruby is often associated with the practice of Vajra Yogini.
ruby bead size 7 mm
Origin: Burma
For this particular mala please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
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Old Bodhiseed Hand Mala with Conch Shell Skull Bead
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An old Bodhiseed hand mala strung with turquoise, pema raka (carnelian) and a hand carved conch shell guru bead. The Bodhiseeds are worn smooth from many millions of mantra recitations. 27 seeds are strung on this hand mala because 27 x 4 = 108, which is helpful when counting prostrations. The carnelian is certainly 100 to 300 years old. The turquoise is 100 years old or more. The carved conch or chank shell bead is probably not very old but it is a hard to find bead.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
Bodhiseed = width 9 mm diameter 12 mm
27 Bodhiseed beads plus one turquoise divider and carnelian and conch guru bead
Re-strung on strong braided five coloured cord.
Turquoise bead = 20 mm x 16 mm
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Turquoise Dividers
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An old Bodhiseed mala complete with three round natural turquoise dividers. The Bodhiseeds display a wonderful patina and the ends are worn smooth from millions of mantra recitations.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
width 9 mm diameter 12 mm
108 Bodhiseed beads plus three turquoise dividers and the guru bead
Re-strung on strong braided five coloured cord.
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Turquoise Dividers
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A really special old Bodhiseed mala. There are 107 Bodhiseed beads plus 1 single conch shell bead which makes up the 108. The conch is very old and matched with the Bodhiseed in size. It is quite normal for seeds to be replaced with other beads if they become lost or they break. It is also considered acceptable to use a mala as long as it has 100 or more seeds. It has a wonderful feel to it and a patina on the seeds that only develops from millions of mantra recitations over many decades.
It includes three very nice quality genuine turquoise dividers.
The three kaya guru bead is comprised of an antique conch bead, an antique red coral and a lapis lazuli bead. Om (enlightened body) is represented by the conch, Ah (enlightened speech) is the red coral and Hung (enlightened mind) is the blue lapis. Om Ah Hung! The three part guru bead is recommended by Guru Rinpoche as part of the correct ritual use of a mala (see Generating the deity by Gyatrul Rinpoche). It has been re-strung on a 5 coloured braided rainbow cord.
The seed measures approx 7 mm width and 9 mm diamater. They are worn smooth from millions of mantra recitations.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
Bodhiseed approx 9 to 10 mm
Condition: Very good
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RARE OLD DISC BEAD MALA from Tibet
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A stunning old piece made from what is believed to be coconut shell. It includes antique amber spacers and a large old coral bead. The two part ivory guru bead is absolutely gorgeous. Also includes original old silver and brass counters. A great old mala with an amazing feel.
100 disc beads
8 x Amber beads
2 x Chank shell beads
1 x coral bead
large old ivory guru bead
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ANCIENT BHAISAJYAGURU BEAD MALA
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This is a very rare mala made up of perfectly matched ancient banded agate beads. They are also known as Bhaisajyaguru or Suleimani beads. A stunning item!
Bead size approx 7 to 9 mm Age 500 BCE to 1000 CE
Prized in the Himlayan Regions
108 Bhaisajyaguru plus the two beads that make up the guru bead (110 Bhaisajya beads in total). Includes coral and turquoise spacers.
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Very Old Bodhiseed Mala
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An amazing old Bodhiseed Mala, worn smooth from the recitation of millions of mantras. Each bead displays a wonderful usage patina. The top of the guru bead has been replaced at some point with a green stone bead. This is a really lovely piece with a unique feel.
Origin: Tibet
Width approx 5 to 7 mm
Diamater approx 11 mm
108 beads plus the Guru Bead
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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A great old Bodhiseed mala with perfectly matched seeds. Beads display a wonderful patina and are worn smooth from many years of use.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
width 8 mm diameter 11 mm
108 beads plus the guru bead
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RARE ANCIENT BHAISAJYAGURU MALA with Vajra Thogchag
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An incredible mala with large ancient Bhaisajyaguru beads. The beads remain robust and free from damage.The guru bead has a decorated stripe and is much rarer than beads with natural crystalline banding. On the tassle is a very nice antique dorje Thogchag. A stunning and powerful looking piece.
108 large ancient Bhaisajyaguru plus Guru Bead
Bead size approx 12 to 13 mm
Age 500 BCE to 1000 CE
Prized in the Himlayan Regions
with antique dorje thogchag.
approx 39 mm x 10.94 mm
further pictures sent on request
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Human Skull Kapala Mala
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A tantric mala comprised of 108 authentic human skull or kapala beads and a skull guru bead carved from antler.
Age: 20th century
Origin: Nepal
Kapala bead size approx 14 mm diameter (3 to 4 mm width)
skull guru bead approx 25 mm x 18 mm
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Human Skull Kapala Mala
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A tantric mala comprised of 108 authentic human skull or kapala beads and a large conch shell guru bead. It also includes a single carved bone skull bead and a silver eternal knot marker.
Age: 20th century
Origin: Nepal
Kapala bead size approx 19.55 mm diameter (3 to 4 mm width)
conch guru bead approx 28 mm
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RARE QUALITY BANDED AGATE MALA
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A gorgeous mala made up of perfectly matched banded agate beads. They replicate the ancient Bhaisajyaguru or Suleimani beads. Banded agate beads of this quality are often sold as ancient or antique beads but they are much more recent creations. This quality is hard to find and we have only come across a handful of strands in the past 10 years.
Agate Bead size approx 10 mm diameter x 8 mm width
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RARE HIMALAYAN NATURAL BODHISEED MALA with turquoise
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A very nice natural Nepalese Bodhiseed seed mala. Smaller size seeds are the most difficult to source and we only aquire a handful each year. This mala has seeds that are slightly graduated and includes three very nice turquoise dividers.
With regular use Bodhiseed will turn darker and develop a wonderful usage patina.
108 beads plus the Guru bead and three dividers.
graduated bead size approx 8 to 10 mm from hole to hole.
turquoise dividers approx 12 mm
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RARE OLD DISC BEAD MALA from Tibet
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A stunning old piece that is possibly made from coconut shell. The old carnelians look very striking and have been strung in groups of three, which seems to be traditional with this type of mala. Also includes old counters and various beads including conch or chank shell. The is an interesting mala with a wonderful usage patina. Also includes a rarely seen brass and copper dorje, which is traditionally used to attach the mala to a belt or item of clothing--which of course stops the mala from being lost when not in use.
These old disc bead malas are now rarely seen and this is one of only a handful we have offered for sale in the last 10 years.
99 coconut disc beads plus 9 x Carnelian beads in groups of 3 = 108
The two carnelians adjacent to the single chank shell guru bead would not be counted as part of your repetitions.
Age: early to mid 20th Century with some of the single beads being 19th century creations.
Origin: Tibet
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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An old Bodhiseed mala complete with a set of old counters . Beads display a wonderful patina and the ends are worn smooth from many years of use.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
width 10 mm diameter 11 mm
108 beads plus the guru bead
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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A great old Bodhiseed mala with perfectly matched seeds. Also includes a set of recently re-strung counters
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
seed size approx 10 mm.
108 beads plus the guru bead
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Old Rudraksha Mala with Coral & Amber
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A great old Rudraksha mala. It is rare to find old seeds of this quality and size. They are perfectly matched beads with genuine coral and amber divider beads. Also includes a very nice set of old silver counters.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
seed size approx 7 mm
coral and amber 7 mm
includes a carnelian guru bead.
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Kapala or Human Skull Beads
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A tantric wrist mala, comprised of 72 human skull or kapala beads and a single antique coral bead. These genuine kapala beads are in very condition and are very hard to find.
Age: 20th century
Antique Coral bead diameter approx 13 mm
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RARE QUALITY BANDED AGATE MALA
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SOLD!
This is a wonderful mala made up of perfectly matched banded agate beads. They replicate the ancient Bhaisajyaguru or Suleimani beads. Banded agate beads of this quality are often sold as ancient or antique beads but they are much more recent creations. This quality is hard to find and we have only come across a handful of strands in the past 10 years. It also includes an antique amber bead and two carved turquoise beads. The banded agate guru bead is newly created.
Agate Bead size approx 12 mm
Includes antique amber (19 mm x 15 mm), carved turquoise and leather strung silver counters.
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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A fine quality old Bodhiseed mala. It is rare to find old seeds of this quality and size. They are perfectly matched beads with a great usage patina and feel. It includes a set of counters that are not matched but still look good.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
Bodhiseed approx 9 to 10 mm
108 Beads plus the Guru Bead
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ANCIENT CARNELIAN BEAD MALA with coral spacers
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This beautiful mala is comprised of ancient carnelian beads and genuine antique red coral spacers. The condition of the ancient beads remain excellent. A stunning one off piece that includes silver counters and a silver marker.
Prized in the Himalayan regions.
approx 6 to 9mm
400 BCE to 600 CE
Coral beads 100 to 300 years
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A GRADE CRYSTAL AND ANTIQUE CORAL MALA
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A beautiful crystal stone mala with antique natural coral dividers.
crystal beads approx 8 mm
rare matched coral dividers approx 12 mm
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VERY RARE LARGE ANTIQUE CORAL MALA
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This is a superb antique coral mala of rare quality and size. It includes 108 coral beads plus a rare genuine coral guru bead. It also has three antique turquoise dividers. The coral is completely natural and undyed, which is of course highly sought after in Tibet and the Himalayan regions. It is also the largest coral mala we have ever offered for sale. Guaranteed authentic!
coral bead size 9 to 11 mm
138 grams
total length (from first bead to last bead) approx 38 inches
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VERY RARE ANTIQUE CORAL MALA
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A mala comprised of very sought after natural coral. Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. The mala includes an antique ivory guru bead and three old turquoise dividers.
108 Beads of Undyed Natural Antique Coral
Three Old Turquoise Dividers
Antique Ivory Guru Bead
weight 114 grams
coral approx 7 to 9 mm
due to the hand made nature of each bead there will be slight variation in size and shape. Beads range from 7 mm to 9 mm and are therefore slightly graduated.
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Ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi Bead Mala
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"A mala made from dZi or other precious stones can be used to
accomplish any of the karmic activities you are doing."
~Gyatrul Rinpoche~
A super rare mala made up of 108 perfectly matched ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi beads. The mala also includes three large ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi dividers, which makes a total of 111 ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi. The beads on this mala have been slowly gathered over a period of 10 years. This is the last complete Bhaisajyguru mala we will offer. In the past these beads were widely available in Nepal but now they have almost vanished. You might be able to find one or two beads but a complete matched collection in this size is now unheard of. The ultimate mala! Highly prized in Tibet and the Himalayan Regions
Condition: Excellent with minor weathering. No breaks or repairs.
Age: 400 BCE to 1000 CE
Bhaisajyaguru measure 11 to 12 mm
Bhaisajyaguru dividers measure 20 mm
Includes a rare ivory guru bead.
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Rare Human Skull Kapala Mala - 108 beads
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A rare tantric mala (Thöpa Trengwa) comprised of 108 authentic human skull beads and a impressive skull guru bead carved from horn. It is extremely difficult to source these beads and in fact we have exhausted the remaining stock of our supplier. This means it is unlikely we will be able to source more in the near future. The beads are particularly fine.
Age: beads were crafted in the 1990s
Bead size approx 14 mm diameter (6 mm width)
skull guru bead crafted in the ancient city of Bhaktapur approx 25 mm x 20 mm
strung on strong braided nylon cord (colour of cord may vary)
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VERY RARE NATURAL CORAL MALA
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A rare mala comprised of very sought after natural red coral. The three dividers are made from Mother of Pearl and the Guru bead is a banded agate eye bead. Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. We only manage to aquire one or two complete malas every few years. This is not to be confused with the many dyed alternatives currently available in the marketplace. This is the real thing!
108 Round Beads ~ Undyed Natural Red Coral
weight of mala = 41 grams
Sourced in Nepal
minimum bead size approx 6 mm
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VERY RARE NATURAL CORAL MALA
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A rare mala comprised of very sought after natural red coral. It is strung with a very nice agate eye guru bead. The three dividers are made from Mother of Pearl. After the 21st bead there is an additional genuine amber bead to act as a marker. Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. We only manage to aquire one or two complete malas every few years. This is not to be confused with the many dyed alternatives currently available in the marketplace. This is the real thing!
108 Round Beads ~ Undyed Natural Red Coral
weight of mala = 41 grams
Sourced in Nepal
coral bead size = 6 mm
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RARE HIMALAYAN NATURAL BODHISEED MALA
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These Nepalese Bodhiseed 'eye' beads are amongst the rarest and most difficult to source. Each seed has the formation of a natural eye and we are told that they only grow in one region of Nepal. Unlike other Bodhiseed malas in the marketplace, these beads have not been shaped or dyed. Seeds that are completely natural and untreated are considered to be the very best for practice. The smallest uniform seeds are the most sought after and command the highest prices. On average a fully developed seed will grow to around 12 mm (hole to hole) and often much larger, which is why
the smaller seeds (10 mm and less) are scarce and very sought after. The majority of seeds in the marketplace have been shaped and polished to make them smaller. These are the best natural seeds we have been able to find.
With regular use Bodhiseed will turn darker and develop a wonderful usage patina. They are considered to be the most appropriate mala to use for all types of Vajrayana practice.
This mala is comprised of 108 beads plus the Guru bead. The natural colour of the seed may vary slightly.
Only 10 mm seeds currently available. Beads are measured from hole to hole.
Colour of tassle may vary.
Please expect natural variations in each seed.
We stock a large range of more affordable Bodhiseed malas here.
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