Burmese Phoenix Eye Bodhi Totem Dharani Bead (Weight: 21.53g)

Phoenix Eye Bodhi Totem Dharani Bead from a Burmese Pagoda Weight: 21.43 grams Year unknown, estimated to be from the 18th-19th century. After arriving in Taiwan, it has been cleaned to remove oxidation. The bead appears yellow and lustrous in photographs, but will naturally oxidize and darken if not regularly handled or polished. This eye-like totem is inferred to be from the shape of the Phoenix Eye Bodhi seed. Comparing with images of Phoenix Eye Bodhi malas found on Douyin (Chinese TikTok)... Upon careful comparison, it should be evident why it's considered a Phoenix Eye Bodhi totem. These spell beads are relatively rare. The alloy composition of the Dharani bead contains gold, though in small proportions. Cinnabar was also incorporated during the smelting process. Possessing a powerful magnetic field, it is believed to suppress malevolent spirits and other negative entities. It serves as an excellent protective, barrier-creating, and luck-enhancing amulet. It has also been used for consecration and creating protective boundaries. Currently, some individuals use it for spiritual practices and meditation. Placing it in a home altar or car can positively influence the feng shui and magnetic field. It has been pre-drilled, allowing it to be strung for wear as jewelry or an accessory. It can be worn close to the body, on the chest, hung from the waist, or attached to a keychain or mobile phone, serving as a lucky and protective talisman. For further details on the efficacy of Dharani beads, please search online, as extensive information is available and not repeated here. 3500-113.10.08