TIBET.
Ancient mala composed of 108 pearls and a pendant in the shape of a bone Citipati skull.
The Buddhist mala rosary (pearl garland in Sanskrit) is used by pilgrims to recite prayers (mantras). It is worn as a necklace or wrapped around the left wrist. It is worn as a necklace or wrapped around the left wrist. It is shelled by pulling the beads towards oneself, symbolizing that one is pulling beings out of suffering and accumulating positive Karma.
Provenance : Private collection, Barzilay, Paris. Former director of publication of the magazine Cimaise.