A lama's mala Tibet, circa 18th century
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A lama's mala
Tibet, circa 18th century
The irregular stained bone beads with large white shell spacers, and silver counter beads on leather tassels. 18 in. (45.7 cm.)
Estimate:
US$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,300 - 1,900
€1,500 - 2,200

Footnotes

  • Bone malas considered to be powerful ritual objects and are used for rites of forceful activity, meaning annihilating confusion and obstacles.

Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art

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