Buddhistic objects - Fenolhars, conch shell, been - 1960-1970, 1970-1980 - Prayer beads
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Nepalese prayer beads necklace, titled Gebedskralen, about 88 cm long with 1.8 cm diameter fenolhars amber and kopal beads, three fossil shell conch white beads, and a bone clasp, dating from circa 1960s–1980s, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
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This necklace, originating from Nepal or the northern part of India, has an overall length of about 88 cm. It serves as jewelry, a protective amulet, and a meditative aid when reciting mantras. The beads have a diameter of about 1.8 cm and most of the beads are made of copal or phenolic resin amber, a material highly valued in the Himalaya region. The three white beads are made of fossil shell, also known as conch, which in Buddhism holds a ritual significance as one of the eight auspicious symbols (Ashtamangala). The clasp bead is made of bone.
This necklace was purchased on site.
This item is offered excluding the used stands shown in the photos.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateThis necklace, originating from Nepal or the northern part of India, has an overall length of about 88 cm. It serves as jewelry, a protective amulet, and a meditative aid when reciting mantras. The beads have a diameter of about 1.8 cm and most of the beads are made of copal or phenolic resin amber, a material highly valued in the Himalaya region. The three white beads are made of fossil shell, also known as conch, which in Buddhism holds a ritual significance as one of the eight auspicious symbols (Ashtamangala). The clasp bead is made of bone.
This necklace was purchased on site.
This item is offered excluding the used stands shown in the photos.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Prayer beads
Material
Fenolhars, conch shell, been
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
42 cm
Width
1.8 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
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