108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - African jade, lepidocrocite, amazonite and oolite jasper The rawhide head is made

The rawhide head is made of elk and the handle and top wrapping is elk suede

cut down to size and then sanded and finished with black enamel paint

Much later it occurred to me that this painting is about inner peace

Framed and ready to hang

an animal that stands for family

108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - African jade, lepidocrocite, amazonite and oolite jasper The rawhide head is madeThese traditional 108 prayer beads, known commonly as a mala, are used for the practice of japa, the act of repeating a mantra 108 times in prayer. They are handmade lovingly, using the traditional mala knot known as brahmagranti. Each mala comes with a protective bag to store it in to protect its energy when not in use. Gems used: African jade, lepidocrocite, amazonite and oolite jasper. Cord and tassel material: cotton