Bone Mala

☸ Tibetan Bone Mala with Ivo Guru Bead

☸ Sacred Simplicity from the Heart of the Himalayas

✦ Summary
A beautiful and well-preserved 108-bead bone mala, used for decades in spiritual practice by Tibetan Buddhists. Each bead holds the wear of time and repetition, carrying the wisdom and devotion of its previous owner. A powerful symbol of impermanence and spiritual commitment.

✦ Size: 8.3 mm diameter beads
✦ Length: 33 cm
✦ Age: Mid 20th century
✦ Material: Bone beads with sacred tooth (Ivo) Guru bead
✦ Origin: Tibet, collected in the Himalayan region

✦ Properties & Significance
✦ Bone Beads: Used to remind practitioners of the impermanence of life, helping cultivate detachment, humility, and awareness of mortality. Commonly used in Vajrayana and wrathful deity practices.
✦ Ivo (Sacred Tooth) Guru Bead: Symbol of wisdom and guidance. Positioned at the transition point of the mala, the Guru bead represents the teacher, the path, and the goal of realization itself.

✦ History
This mala comes from the highlands of Tibet, where it was used by practitioners in daily mantra recitation and ritual. The natural patina and wear are signs of its deep connection to authentic practice and make it a unique collector’s item.

✦ Use
✦ Add to your prayer bead practice to support deep focus and inner clarity
✦ Combine with other sacred elements to form a powerful amulet or talisman
✦ Use for meditation, spiritual ritual, or personal devotion
✦ A rare and meaningful gift for spiritual seekers and collectors

✦ Custom Design
✦ We offer custom sizing, restrings, or pairing with other beads such as coral, turquoise, or kapala. Reach out for personalized amulet or mala design options.

✦ Buy Now
This sacred Tibetan bone mala is not only a tool for practice but a piece of spiritual heritage. Rare, authentic, and filled with quiet power—perfect for the serious practitioner or the dedicated collector.