You are looking at a rare Tibetan yak bone hand mala made from 108 large disc-shaped beads with a distinctive dice-shaped guru bead. • Material: Natural yak bone with warm brown patina, hand carved and polished in the Himalayan region (Tibet/Nepal). • Beads: 108 flat disc beads, approx. 15–16 mm diameter, ideal for mantra counting and tactile meditation. • Guru bead: Solid yak bone dice-style guru bead with inset dots on each face, adding a playful yet symbolic focal point to the mala. • Style: Compact 14 inch (about 35–36 cm loop) hand-held mala, not meant to wrap around the wrist, perfect for daily practice or altar use. • Condition: Vintage-style piece with beautiful natural aging and surface texture; minor variations and marks are part of the character of yak bone and its patina. In Tibetan Buddhism, yak bone malas are used to contemplate impermanence and the preciousness of this human life. This substantial disc mala has a grounding weight in the hand and the dice guru bead makes it an eye-catching collector’s item for practitioners, meditators, and lovers of Himalayan art. You will receive the exact mala shown in the photos, strung on durable cord and ready to use or gift.
