Tibetan Yak Bone Skull Guru Bead with “Om Mantra | HandCarved Citipati Charnel For Sale

Hand‑carved yak bone guru bead featuring a fierce skull face inspired by Tibetan charnel‑ground (Citipati) imagery, symbolizing impermanence and protection on the spiritual path. The reverse side is carved with the Tibetan seed syllable “Om,” the first syllable of the sacred mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, representing enlightened body, speech, and mind.
This chunky bead has a warm honey‑bone patina with dark inked carving lines that highlight the eyes, teeth, and mantra details, giving it a strong, edgy character for malas or statement jewelry. It is drilled lengthwise with a generous hole, ideal as a single guru bead, pendant focal, or centerpiece in skull and protection‑themed designs.
• Material: natural yak bone, hand‑carved in Nepal/Tibet region
• Design: skull / Citipati guru bead with carved “Om” on the back
• Approx. size: See caliper photos
• Hole: large vertical drilling, suitable for thicker mala cord or leather
• Color: aged yellow‑tan bone with natural specks and handmade carving marks
• Use: guru bead for 108‑bead yak bone or skull mala, necklace focal, talisman bead
Note: Each bead is individually carved from natural yak bone; color tone, grain, and carving expression may vary slightly, adding to the unique, one‑of‑a‑kind character.

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