Guru Bead

☸ Guardian of the Mala – 19th Century Ivo Guru Bead with Chitipati Face

☸ Hand-Carved | Tibet | Spiritual Heirloom

✦ Summary
A powerful and rare guru bead featuring the face of Chitipati, hand-carved from sacred tooth (ivo) material. This 19th-century piece, collected in Tibet, bears deep patina from generations of use. It is a commanding presence at the heart of any mala.

✦ Size: 18 × 18 × 13 mm
✦ Age: 19th century
✦ Material: Sacred tooth (ivo)
✦ Origin: Tibet

✦ Properties & Significance
✦ Sacred Tooth (Ivo): Highly valued for its spiritual energy and resilience; used in sacred carvings passed through generations
✦ Chitipati Face: Represents impermanence and protection; a guardian presence in Tibetan rituals
✦ Patina & Craftsmanship: Rich natural patina and detailed hand carving mark it as a spiritual heirloom

✦ History
This bead likely belonged to a Tibetan monk or practitioner, used in intense spiritual practice. Guru beads symbolize the master or enlightened guide, and having Chitipati carved on it adds a layer of protection and transformation.

✦ Use
✦ Anchor a prayer mala with this powerful guru bead
✦ Add to a custom amulet string for deep symbolic meaning
✦ Use during meditation to reflect on life, death, and awakening
✦ Give as a rare spiritual gift

✦ Custom Design
✦ Contact us for custom malas or bespoke spiritual pieces
✦ We can pair this guru bead with other rare components

✦ Buy Now
Rare, sacred, and beautifully made—this is a once-in-a-lifetime collector’s bead with both visual and energetic impact.