This hand‑carved yak bone guru bead features a grinning Citipati charnel‑ground skull on the front and one syllable of the sacred Om Mani Padme Hum mantra on the back, uniting cemetery‑deity imagery with the compassion mantra of Avalokiteshvara. The bead has a warm, aged yellow‑amber patina with dark inked carving lines, plus dotted detailing around the base that gives it a vintage Himalayan ritual look. Drilled with a T‑shaped three‑hole structure, it works perfectly as the central guru bead on a skull mala, as a bold bracelet focal, or as a compact pendant in custom spiritual jewelry. Ethically sourced yak bone and traditional hand‑carving mean each piece is one‑of‑a‑kind, with small natural variations that add character and collector value. For practitioners and designers who love Tibetan charnel‑ground symbolism, this bead embodies impermanence, protection, and the blessings of the Om Mani mantra, making it ideal for meditation tools, amulets, or distinctive gothic‑Buddhist jewelry projects. Key Features • Front: expressive Citipati / cemetery‑guardian skull face with ringed “eyes” across the forehead and wide toothy grin. • Back: carved single syllable from the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra, invoking compassion and protection. • T‑drilled 3‑hole guru bead design; smooth holes suitable for malas, bracelets, or pendants.
