Handmade Mala - Fossil Holy Water Font - Rare and Unique

Handmade Mala - Fossil Holy Water Font - Rare and Unique

This artisanal mala, created by us, is a rarity, as the material used, 108 fossil clam mother-of-pearl beads, has become impossible to obtain.
This piece is a collector's item, which will continue to increase in value over time.

As Malakara, we make all of our malas ourselves, scrupulously respecting tradition.
As a gemologist graduated from the National Institute of Gemmology in Paris, all our materials are appraised and certified.

To know everything about malas, their meanings, their uses, their different variants and also a short explanation on malakaras, the creators of mala, please click on this text taking you to our dedicated and explanatory article on our blog

Total length of this rare and collectible handmade mala: 61cm long
total weight: 157 grams

FOSSIL CAMP MOTHER-OF-PEARL ( Tridacna gigantea)
Unlike the current species of giant clam, Tridacna gigantea is not protected as a species. It is an extinct species.

Fossilized clam shell is a variant of mother-of-pearl that has undergone a process of fossilization over time. This material results from the transformation of clam shells or other mollusks into fossils during geological processes.

The fossilization process begins when the clam shell is buried in sediment over time. As minerals from the soil penetrate the shell, it undergoes chemical and mineralogical changes.

In jewelry, fossilized clam mother-of-pearl can be used to create cabochons, beads, and other ornaments. Cutting and shaping fossilized clam mother-of-pearl can highlight its distinctive characteristics. The rarity of fossilized clam mother-of-pearl makes it an extremely valuable material.

SYMBOLISM OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL IN BUDDHISM:
Mother-of-pearl is often used in Buddhist crafts to create ritual objects, sculptures and ornaments.

Associated with purity because of its bright color and smooth texture. In Buddhism, purity is an important concept, symbolizing the purification of the mind from impurities and attachments.

The color white is commonly associated with Vairocana Buddha, one of the Five Wisdom Buddhas in Tantric Buddhism, particularly Vajrayana Buddhism.
Vairocana is often depicted seated at the center of the five Buddha mandala, symbolizing ultimate reality and omnipresence. The color white is associated with purity, clarity, emptiness, and the transcendental nature of reality.



Buddha Vairocana is one of the major Buddhas in East Asia. He is one of the five wisdom Buddhas (the dhyani Buddhas) holding the central place on the cardinal points. In the conception of the five Tathagatas (Buddhas) of Mahayana and Vajrayana, Vairocana is at the center and is considered a Primordial Buddha or Adhi Buddha.
To learn all about the Buddha Vairocana, please consult our article dedicated to this Buddha, please click on this text

THIS HANDMADE MALA IS MADE UP OF:
108 fossil clam beads (Tridacna gigantea) each 9mm in diameter.

Counterpearls all 27 beads of this handmade mala in natural lapis lazuli as well as the spacers used.
This lapis lazuli comes from Saar-Ee-Sang in Afghanistan.
Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock composed of different minerals: lazurite (Na,Ca)8[(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2|(Al6Si6O24)], calcite CaCO3 and pyrite FeS2

SYMBOLISM OF LAPIS LAZULI IN BUDDHISM:
Lapis lazuli is considered a stone of wisdom. In Buddhism, the quest for wisdom is central, and lapis lazuli is used, on a handmade mala, to represent this quality.

The stone is also linked to mental clarity. In Buddhist meditation, the pursuit of mental clarity and focus is essential, and lapis lazuli symbolizes this pursuit of mental purity.

The deep, calming blue of lapis lazuli is associated with inner peace. In Buddhism, achieving a state of inner peace is a spiritual goal, and the lapis lazuli on this handcrafted mala serves as a visual reminder of that goal.

Lapis lazuli is considered a stone of spiritual protection. will protect against negative energies and provide a spiritual barrier. Deep shades of blue are seen as a shield that brings strength and security in the spiritual journey.

Dorje and drilbou (Tibetan bell) made of buffalo bone .

Dorje (or Vajra): The dorje is an important symbol in Tibetan Buddhism, representing the indestructible nature of the awakened mind. It is often used as a symbol of stability and spiritual power. When used as a counter, it can represent the completion of a cycle of 10 mantra recitations.
Bell (or Drilbu): The bell, or drilbu, is also a significant symbol in Tibetan Buddhism. It represents transcendent wisdom and is often associated with the feminine and emptiness. When used as a counter, it can symbolize the completion of a cycle of 10 mantras.

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