💀 Antique Tibetan Chitipati Kapala Bead
Description
* This is a rare antique Tibetan Chitipati bead, dating back to the early 20th century.
* It is expertly hand-carved from sacred skull bone (Kapala), a material traditionally used in Himalayan ritual arts to symbolize the Buddhist tenant of impermanence.
* The bead features an anatomically stylized skull face with deeply recessed eye sockets and a prominent “stitched” or linear jawline carving.
* The bone has developed a rich, translucent golden-amber patina and a network of fine “dragon skin” surface crazing, hallmarks of significant age and decades of ritual use.
* Traces of traditional dark ritual pigments remain within the carved details, providing deep contrast to the aged bone.
Size & Details
* Dimensions: 20mm x 13mm.
* Origin: Himalayas, Nepal / Tibet.
* Age: Early 20th Century.
* Material: Authentic Sacred Kapala (skull bone).
* Condition: Excellent antique condition with a profound, ritual-worn surface texture.
Symbolism: The Chitipati and Liberation
In the Himalayan Vajrayana tradition, the Chitipati (Lords of the Cemetery) are skeletal protectors whose presence serves as a powerful meditation on impermanence (Anitya). Carved from sacred bone, this bead acts as a grounding tool to help the practitioner dissolve the ego and overcome the fear of death, finding the joyful liberation that exists when one recognizes the temporary nature of all physical things.
Guidelines for Daily Practice:
* Meditation on Impermanence: Sit quietly and hold the bead. Observe its aged texture and reflect on how every fleeting moment passes, recognizing the beauty within that change.
* This 20mm bead is ideally sized to serve as a potent Guru bead or a primary “reminder” spacer in a custom prayer mala. It can also be worn as a singular, powerful protective talisman on a silk or leather cord.
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