Antique Shell Mala Necklace – Authentic Tibetan Beads
£119.00
Connect with the ancient ritual traditions of the plateau. This 19th-century Tibetan shell mala, personally collected in the Himalayas, features 108 hand-smoothed beads with a creamy, waxy patina and a deep, grounding energy.
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Authentic 19th-century Himalayan shell beads with a rich monastic patina.
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SUMMARY
- Sourced personally during my journeys through the high-altitude monastic regions of Tibet, this shell mala is a relic of sacred trade. In the landlocked Himalayas, sea shells have been prized for millennia as “treasures from the deep,” symbolizing the reach of the Dharma across all worlds. These beads have been worn smooth by generations of prayer, developing a soft, organic luster that modern materials cannot replicate. Each bead carries the rhythmic vibration of countless mantras whispered in the thin mountain air.
Origin: Tibet / Himalayas (Personally collected)
Estimated Age: 19th Century or earlier
Material: 100% Natural, Hand-carved Antique Shell
Size: Full 108-bead strand; approx. 8mm to 10mm beads
Condition: Exceptional antique patina; naturally weathered with a waxy finish
The Highlight: A rare “ocean-meets-mountain” ritual tool used for spiritual purification.
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