Vintage Tibetan Deer Antler Tunshi Devouring Beast Guru Bead - Hand Carved Mala

$ 23.76

Brand: Unbranded Main Stone: Bone Metal: Unknown Vintage: Yes Necklace Length: Unknown Setting Style: None Metal Purity: Unknown Type: Pendant Main Stone Creation: Natural Occasion: Anniversary Cut Grade: Unknown Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown MPN: Vintage Tibetan Deer 33d279c7-6d15-4 Material: Bone Closure: Tie Color: Brown Chain Type: [ "Cord" ] Style: Beaded Country of Origin: Unknown Main Stone Shape: Unknown Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Main Stone Color: Unknown

Description

Vintage Tibetan Deer Antler Tunshi Devouring Beast Guru Bead - Hand Carved Mala. Hand-carved Tibetan-style “Tunshi” bead made from natural deer antler. Motif: Tibetan Tunshi / Devouring Beast. In Tibetan culture, devouring or wrathful motifs are often associated with protection, transformation, and the removal of obstacles. Hand-carved Tibetan-style “Tunshi” bead made from natural deer antler. The carving features a symbolic devouring beast motif with interlocking fang-like details surrounding the bead, commonly seen in Himalayan ritual ornaments and traditional mala accessories. In Tibetan culture, devouring or wrathful motifs are often associated with protection, transformation, and the removal of obstacles. This bead works beautifully as a guru bead, focal bead, or centerpiece for malas, bracelets, and ritual jewelry. The natural antler material has an organic grain and aged patina, giving the piece a warm vintage character. Perfect for: * Tibetan mala making * Himalayan ritual jewelry * Guru bead or focal bead use * Collectors of carved antler beads * Buddhist and tribal-inspired jewelry designs 📏 Details: * Material: Natural Deer Antler * Motif: Tibetan Tunshi / Devouring Beast * Technique: Hand carved * Style: Tibetan / Himalayan * Type: Guru bead / focal bead * Condition: Vintage style handmade bead * Natural texture, grain, and slight carving variations are present