Prayer bead mala strand of 108 small finely carved bone skull beads. Inspired by the Buddhist tradition, these beads may remind us of the impermanence of Life and are often used by jewelers and designers to create their own unique finished pieces. Traditionally, these strands are worn and used as prayer beads, each bead marking the repetition of a prayer. As our mala are hand carved and assembled from natural materials, bead and tassel appearance may vary.