Mala made from 111 Bodhi seeds, Tibet, 20th century

Ritual necklace composed of one hundred and eight Bodhi seed beads, accompanied by three decorative beads in various materials, including one in amber tones. It features spherical beads with a rough surface. These pieces, used for reciting mantras, are characteristic of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Bead diameter: 1.4 cm; 0.8 cm. Total length: 86 cm (approx.).