Burnt Yak Bone Necklace Carved Jade Two Fish Pendant

Overall Length: 20″
Hand knotted burnt Yak bone bead necklace with hand carved jade two fish pendant. Ancient jade is revered for centuries as symbols of purity, protection and immortality. In Buddhist and Chinese tradtions two fish together signify double happiness and marital harmony, the balance of yin with yang. The handmade burnt yak bone beads were used in Nepal and Tibet also as talismans against evil. They were often used in religious rites. Buddhism reveres the use of yak bone as a sign of impermanence and reverence.