Ancient bone beads, Tibetan pearls, Mother of Pearl inlaid pendant depicting a Lotus flower.
Ornament mantra pearls, also known as Tibetan pearls. Each pearls of this necklace is hand-etched with the prayer mantra "Om Mane Padme Hum”. The central piece comes also from Tibet where they hand-inlay with mother-of-pearl to create sacred images of the Lotus and protective runes. It is believed that the one who recites the prayer Mantra will be saved from danger and will be protected. This Mantra is found inscribed on rocks, roads, paths, mountain passes and the approaches and exits of villages all over Tibet and Nepal.
Pearls represent wisdom, harmony, and imagination whereas the bone represents strength and life-force energy. The amulet represents the Lotus flower which stands for good luck.
Measures: 12" necklace, 13.5" with amulet
Materials: pearls, mother of pearl, arca bone
