Raven Spirit - hand mala for contemplation, meditation and prayer with fetish style raven, Karen Ovington artisan bead, ancient carnelian

This set of prayer beads, meant to be held in the hand and fingered in meditation features a marvelous piece of bi-color onyx, polished to a silken sheen and lovely to touch. Above it sits a mystical graphic artisan flamework bead by bead artist Karen Ovington in black, russet and grey. A disc of antique camelbone and one of coconut shell lead to a column of ancient carnelian, pitted with age, but like us, still strong, full of stories and wisdom. A spirit Raven carved fetish bead sits atop all at the head of the beaded handle circlet. Earth and Sky, Animal and Human each contribute to this little beaded poem.

"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. Each is unique.

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.

Please contact me if you are outside North America.