Thai, 20th century.

Crafted from large, natural Bohdi seeds or Natural Plain wood wheels. These Buddhist Malas or prayer beads are striking and earthy. In Buddhist tradition, Bohdi seeds symbolize the awakening or enlightenment of the Buddha, who is said to have achieved enlightenment while meditating beneath a Bodhi tree.

These beads are used by Buddhists around the world, particularly in Tibet, Nepal, and India, as a traditional tool to count mantra recitations during meditation or simply as a reminder to stay present. 6"

Ex-New Mexico Estate. Collection Amassed Prior to 1995