Buried Thunderbolt Pumtek Bracelet 11 beads inlaid yak bone

inlaid yak bone

The colors are the traditional yellow

black cotton cord

This small Ganesh statue has been encased in a protective gold plated case

Buried Thunderbolt Pumtek Bracelet 11 beads inlaid yak boneThe word Pumtek means, "buried thunderbolt" and these Pumtek beads are among the rarest and most sought after collectable beads in the world. Pumtek beads are made of opalized wood, a material that is indigenous to Burma where the beads originated. Opalized wood occurs when wood is fossilized and turned into stone, making these beads extremely unique. These antique beads are highly collectable. DharmaShop founder, Sander Cohen, sourced these beads