Unique hand-carved Tibetan-style guru bead made from natural yak bone, featuring a detailed Citipati / charnel ground skull motif. The warm aged patina and traditional carving style give this bead a strong Himalayan ritual aesthetic, perfect for mala making, meditation jewelry, or collector projects.
This bead is carved in a compact guru bead form with side-drilled holes, suitable for use as a centerpiece bead, guru bead, or pendant component in Buddhist malas and spiritual jewelry designs.
✨ Details • Material: Natural yak bone • Motif: Citipati / skull / charnel ground style carving • Hand carved with aged patina • Side-drilled bead • Tibetan Himalayan style • Great for mala making, bracelet design, or pendant use • Approximate size shown in photos beside fingers for scale
The Citipati imagery in Tibetan Buddhism symbolizes impermanence, protection, and transformation. These skull motifs are often associated with charnel ground practices and wrathful protector symbolism.
Please note: Each handmade yak bone bead may show natural texture, grain, color variation, and carving irregularities that add to its vintage character and authenticity.
