This hand‑carved yak bone bead shows a playful Citipati / charnel‑ground skull face on the front and one syllable of the sacred Om Mani Padme Hum mantra on the back, combining cemetery‑deity symbolism with the compassion mantra of Avalokiteshvara. The bead has a warm, honey‑yellow aged patina with finely inked carving lines, and a tapered “cup” shape that makes it stand out as a modern‑feeling yet traditional Himalayan piece. Drilled straight through from top to bottom (see caliper photos),ideal as a guru‑style center bead on a bracelet, a vertical mala focal, or a small pendant on leather or cord. Ethically sourced yak bone and hand work from Nepal/Tibet mean each bead is one‑of‑a‑kind, with natural color variations and tiny marks that add vintage character. Key Features • Front: expressive grinning Citipati skull with large circular eyes and angled teeth carving. • Back: single Om syllable from the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra, used for blessings, protection, and compassion practice. • Tapered tube / cup shape with straight drilling, suitable for malas, bracelets, necklaces, or talisman pendants.
