Blue Yak Bone Mala with Turquoise, Coral & Copper 9mm Yak Bone - The yak is a highly prized and beneficial part of the nomadic culture in Tibet, however, yak bone jewelry is typically only made when a Yak dies from natural causes.  This is thought to help maintain the spiritual virtue of an animal that provides for its people, even in death.  Yak bone jewelry is worn as a reminder that life is impermanent and to cherish it fully.  In the Tibetan culture, the people depend on the strength of the yak and use it for transportation, clothing, food and farming.  It is a highly cherished addition to the Tibetan people and they value the gifts that it provides in life and death. Coral - is an element that connects with the supra-physical layer of the aura and helps build strength and vitality within this hidden powerhouse in the body. Turquoise - is a stone that is wise like our elders.  It reminds us to love ourselves without condition, embracing our whole self as a path to self-love.