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Vintage Tibetan Buddhism Agate Turtle Back Totem Dzi Beaded Drawstring Bracelet
$1,385
£1,056.72
€1,202.99
CA$1,946.63
A$2,139.82
CHF 1,123.40
MX$25,444.04
NOK 14,426.97
SEK 13,141.41
DKK 8,988.29
About the Item
Discover the spiritual and aesthetic appeal of this Vintage Tibetan Buddhism Agate Turtle Back Totem Dzi Beaded Drawstring Bracelet. This unique bracelet features nine large, polished, deep green beads , each intricately carved with a distinctive pattern resembling a turtle or tortoise shell. In Buddhist and Tibetan culture, the turtle is often associated with longevity, protection, and stability, lending this piece significant totem or talismanic meaning.
The beads are strung on a durable, braided brown cord and secured with a drawstring closure , finished with two smaller, round green beads, allowing for an adjustable and comfortable fit for various wrist sizes. The beads exhibit characteristics similar to certain types of Dzi beads, a category of bead highly prized in Tibetan culture, often made from agate. The color is a rich, dark green, natural stone material like agate , giving the piece an organic and grounding quality.
This ethnic-style bracelet is an intriguing piece for collectors of spiritual or ethnographic jewelry.
Item Specifications
Brand: Unsigned
Time Period Made: Late Twentieth Century (Estimate: 1970s-1990s)
Style: Ethnic, Spiritual, Totem, Beaded, Drawstring Bracelet
Materials Agat, Braided Cord Only
Stones/Gems: Green Agate, Carved Turtle Back Totem Beads
Tags/Marks/Hallmarks: Unsigned
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- Stone Cut:
- Weight:100 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 8 in (203.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:20st Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milford, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: 20041stDibs: LU1330128130682
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