💀 Antique Tibetan Chitipati Skull Bead
Description
* This is an authentic antique Tibetan Chitipati skull bead, dating to the early 20th century.
* Handcrafted in old Tibet and Mongolia, these beads were traditionally made by Buddhist monks using a now lost ritual technique.
* The bead is hand made, of resin that has developed a rich yellow-orange coloration over decades.
* It features intricate detailed of the skull’s facial structure, including the eye sockets, nasal cavity, and teeth.
* Traces of traditional dark ritual pigments are visible within the carved recesses, highlighting the depth and age of the piece.
Size & Details
* Dimensions: 12mm x 10.5mm.
* Origin: Tibet / Mongolia.
* Age: Early 20th Century.
* Material: Rare traditional ritual resin.
* Condition: Excellent antique condition with a beautiful, waxy luster.
🌟 Symbolism: The Chitipati and Liberation
In Himalayan Buddhism, the Chitipati is represented as a pair of dancing skeletons. These figures serve as a powerful meditation on impermanence (Anicca) and the joyful liberation from the ego. Rather than being a symbol of fear, the skull bead is a reminder to the practitioner to live mindfully in the present moment, recognizing that the physical form is temporary while the pure awareness behind it is permanent.
Guidelines for Daily Practice
* The Silent Background: As thoughts arise, look past them to the still, silent, and permanent background of your awareness, which remains unchanged even as the physical world transforms.
🎁 Usage & Shipping Information
* This bead is ideally sized to be integrated into a special prayer mala as a powerful spacer or “reminder” bead. It can also be worn as a singular, potent protective charm on a silk or leather cord.
Gift
* A rare and profound gift for a dedicated practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism, a scholar of Himalayan art, or a collector of unique ethnographic ritual relics.
Packing and Postage
* Gift-ready packed in a prayer flag or a handmade craft bag.
* Processing time: 1-2 days.
* EU and USA delivery time: 7-10 days.
* Orders over £300 are upgraded to fast 2-5 days delivery.
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