54 beads mala of petrified wood beads with bronze skulls, Nepal

Beautiful object! this mala bead necklace consisting of 54 handmade beads of petrified wood! and three bronze skulls. Every bead is different. An object with a soul. Please look closely at the photos for condition.

A mala is originally a prayer bead. They have been worn and used for thousands of years during Hindu and Buddhist prayer (puja) and meditation to count mantras. During your mantra meditation you use the mala to count the mantras. ... Each time you repeat your mantra, move one bead until you reach the guru bead. This is a moment for reflection, after which you turn the mala over and continue in the other direction.

Length: approx. 78 cm!
Weight: 364 grams
Origin: Nepal
Date: late 20th century