Inner Eye: Artisan beads and turquoise hand mala for contemplation, meditation and prayer

INNER EYE
Centered above a spectacular oval of vintage Hubei turquoise in a deep mysterious teal, this mala is full of wisdom. An ancient Hebron bead in smoky green sits atop the turquoise focal, followed by a replica of an ancient eye bead and a Keith O’Connor stoneware bicone in ochre. Even more enigmatic is the Karen Ovington cylinder bead, bearing cryptic marks, dots and rivulets of frozen glass. Above this masterpiece flies the carved soapstone butterfly, topped by a warm red Sherpa rondelle and a thick disc of Roman glass with an earth-endowed iridescent patina.

Length: 10” (26 cm)

Mala, meaning garland or circlet of beads, is used in many traditions to provide a focus for concentration, meditation and prayer.
Each of my malas is constructed thoughtfully with an intention to impart calm, or focus spiritual energy
They are physical objects to bring the numinous into the material
They each are beings with heft and a spine, and an individual flexibility - depending on the beads and the order in which they are placed, one mala may be more flexible than others.
They may become slightly more flexible with use - and they are intended for a long life of touching and holding. I’ll gladly restring for you if needed.
WEARING: A mala is a physical presence. Each bead is chosen for its texture and touch. The whole composition has some heft to it - something to ground and center your thoughts. It is meant to be held and carried (but not folded) - if you would like a simple strung bead strand to allow you to wear the mala, I’ll gladly make you one for $15-20.

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