Bidspirit auction | Tibetan Coral-colored Bead Necklace (Mala)

Tibetan Coral-colored Bead Necklace (Mala) with Jade Beads and Jade Pendant - Tibetan coral-colored bead necklace (Mala) with jade beads and jade pendant Tibet, Republic period, 1912-1949. 18 coral-colored beads, 3 jade beads and 1 jade pendant, 1 silver-colored vajra, 1 turquoise stone. D. of the bead necklace: approx. 11.5 cm. Length of the pendant chain: 13.5 cm. Good condition with slight signs of wear. This necklace is intended for Buddhist purposes, a shortened mala (prayer bead necklace) used for meditation or chanting mantras. Beads in Tibetan culture represent purity, wisdom, and spiritual transformation. The number 18 can symbolize luck or refer to specific Buddhist teachings.