Rare Skull, Rare ugly Yak Bone Skull, Tibetan rare vintage Yak bone hand Carved Skull beads

around: size 2" inches tall
1.5" inched round

Wonderful Tibetan Old Hand Carved Bone Death's-head Bracelet Skull Bangle ~Rare
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Mahakala is a revered protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, known as a fierce manifestation of compassion. He is depicted with a wrathful appearance, symbolizing the powerful energy needed to overcome obstacles, ignorance, and negative forces. Despite his fearsome image, Mahakala embodies the enlightened qualities of wisdom and protection, often serving as a guardian of monasteries, spiritual practitioners, and the Dharma. He is considered a defender of wisdom and compassion, aiding practitioners in their spiritual path by removing inner and outer hindrances.

Historically, using skull shapes for beads and other ritual items in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism is common practice. In the old Tibet of the past, Yogis and practitioners used real bones from throwaway animals such as yaks as it was a more accessible resource. Skull shapes and bones are seen as useful visual aids for reflecting and meditating on impermanence and death.

The skull signifies that death is a fact, and the closer that we can relate to death and embrace it, the sooner we can start living with love and compassion and realizing that in this cyclic existence death will come when it is time...live life and embrace death. Acceptance is key to the inevitable passing of time and body.