a ritual reenacted by Tibetan monks twice annually
Pietersite Smooth Rounds 12mm Strand
1 3/8" x 1 3/8" x 2 1/2" x 2"
A pinnacle of their Spiritual Existence is to protect and defend themselves from hostile supernatural forces that inhabit the cruel and extreme surrounding Desert environment – the Evil Spirits of ”Jinn” setting traps for travelers– and to attract the protection of Beneficial Genies
Northern Vietnam Hill Tribe Tobacco Box circa Mid 20th Century
Semi-Precious Stone and White Coral Chakra Stretch Bracelet smokey quartz a ritual reenacted by Tibetan10mm stone beads (Carnelian, Sponge Coral, Tiger's Eye, Malachite, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, and Onyx) represent each of the body's chakras. 8mm White Coral beads complete the piece, framing a Sterling Silver bead. Size Approx. 7. 5" Tigers Eye is a form of Chalcedony quartz, but is what is a known in mineralogy as a pseudomorph. The term comes from the Greek for "false form." Pseudomorphs form when one mineral replaces another. It began as the fibrous