An Antique Turquoise Malla Tibet, Antique With old c oral; 108 turquoise stones, and two coral stones57 cm long; 200 gm Malas are used in Buddhist practice for counting mantras and for prostrations. Turquoise, considered a "green" stone in Tibet, is often used for Green Tara practice, as well as practices which dispel obstacles.Turquoise is associated with a Green Tara, the feminine embodiment of enlightenment and a manifestation of the Buddha nature.