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  Pumtek Stone Bead with Lotus and Star Design
Pumtek Stone Bead


 
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Product Code: PUMT215673

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A highly collectible antique (possibly ancient) opalised Pumtek stone bead with rare design. The body displays a star like decoration and when the holes are viewed a lotus flower is seen. Very few of these beads are seen for sale because this is one of the rarest Pumtek designs

Origin: Burma
17.5 mm
Condition: Excellent

Pumtek are decorated stone beads that originate from Burma. Some are ancient, some are antique and some are early to late 20th century creations. Pumtek means buried thunderbolt and are highly prized by the Chin tribe of Burma. The majority of these beads are made from silicified wood in the form of opal or chalcedony. By forming in this manner the original form and structure of the wood is often preserved. This is why many Pumtek beads appear to display a woody grain.


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