Prayer chain - Mala - Nepal (No reserve price)

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The Nepalese wooden prayer bead chain titled "Gebedsketting - Mala" from the late 20th century, 75 cm high and 2 cm wide, in good condition.

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A traditional prayer chain.
This handcrafted, authentic bead necklace is made from wooden beads and features beautiful, hand-inlaid stones.
The beads are flattened into discs, and the beads are also inlaid with pieces of brass.

It was traditionally worn at ceremonial or ritual occasions.

Traditionally, Mala beads have 108 beads, a sacred number in many Eastern religions.
plus a larger gooroekraal.
This beautiful necklace has 108 beads.
This unique necklace also has two brass extensions.

The item is carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number.

A traditional prayer chain.
This handcrafted, authentic bead necklace is made from wooden beads and features beautiful, hand-inlaid stones.
The beads are flattened into discs, and the beads are also inlaid with pieces of brass.

It was traditionally worn at ceremonial or ritual occasions.

Traditionally, Mala beads have 108 beads, a sacred number in many Eastern religions.
plus a larger gooroekraal.
This beautiful necklace has 108 beads.
This unique necklace also has two brass extensions.

The item is carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number.

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