This is a Nepal Tibetan Thokcha Iron Citipati skull bead counter clip, traditionally used as an accessory for Buddhist mala prayer beads.
The Citipati, known as the “Lord of the Cemetery,” is a protective deity in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing the impermanence of life and liberation from attachment. This Thokcha iron clip is used to mark prayer counts on malas, and it can also serve as a unique collectible or ritual ornament.
