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📿 Antique Tibetan Kapala Mala - Sacred Monastery Relic Description * This is a museum-quality 108-bead Tibetan Kapala mala, an original set of Lama prayer beads dating to the 12th to early 20th century. * This specific monastery piece carries deep spiritual significance, with the sacred bone traditionally sourced from sky burials in the Himalayas of Tibet. * The main strand consists of authentic skull bone beads, each intricately adorned with hand-inlaid white metal, copper, shell, and coral. * The assembly is anchored by a sacred bone Guru bead, followed by a rare lower-end Pagoda element crafted from silver and natural turquoise. * Further down the cord hangs an ancient Thogchag ring dating to the 12th century, adding significant spiritual weight and age to the piece. * The mala is finished with original counters: the 10x2 counting beads date to the 14th or 15th century, while the Lotus-shaped ends are from approximately the 18th century. Size & Details * Bead Count: 108. * Bone Bead Diameter: 10mm. * Guru Bead Dimensions: 26mm. * Origin: Tibet, Himalayas. * Age: Components ranging from the 12th to the early 20th Century. * Materials: Sacred Skull Bone (Kapala), Turquoise, Silver, Coral, Copper, White Metal, Shell, and Ancient "Sky Metal" (Thogchag). * Condition: Superb quality with soft, ritual-worn surfaces and high energetic resonance. 🌟 Combined Meanings: Impermanence and Indestructible Wisdom In the Vajrayana tradition, a Kapala mala is a profound tool for meditating on impermanence (Anitya). By using beads crafted from bone—specifically those from the traditional sky burial ritual—the practitioner is constantly reminded of the fleeting nature of physical life, helping to dissolve ego and attachment. The 12th-century Thogchag provides grounding, indestructible energy, representing the stable foundation of the Dharma that persists through time. Guidelines for Daily Practice: * Meditation on Impermanence: Sit quietly and move through the bone beads. As you feel the beads reflect on the impermanence of every fleeting moment and the beauty within that transformation. * The Silent Background: Use the significant history of this Mala to help anchor your attention on the still, silent, and permanent background of your awareness. 🎁 Purchase & Shipping Information Usage * This is an investment-grade ritual tool. Due to its origin as a monastery piece and the extreme age of its components, this mala is ideally suited for a dedicated practitioner's home altar or for use during significant ceremonial retreats. Acquire This Rare 12th-20th Century Sky Burial Kapala Relic – Shop Now!