Old Nepalese shamanic rudraksha necklace #1

Old shamanic rudraksha necklace. This necklace comes from Nepal and has been worn by a village shaman during many rituals and ceremonies. It is therefore a very much alive piece already and should be welcomed and used by its next owner with the utmost care and respect. This item is surely not meant to be a mere decorational piece.

Rudraksha beads are categorized by the number of faces/facets that can be distinguished on the surface. These are called 'mukhi'. In this necklace, 5 mukhi beads have been used. The 5 faced rudraksha bead is the most commonly used type, it represents the five forms of Lord Shiva himself. The 5 mukhi rudraksha helps in awakening one's higher self and from there the personal connection to the divine. Also, 5 mukhi rudraksha beads have a special affinity for the 5th chakra, the Visshudha or throat chakra.

The rudraksha beads in this necklace have become very dark over time, almost black, which is also said to have increased their power; most rudraksha beads turn naturally darker over time, so the longer they have ripened the darker they have become. And in this ripening process, over time they have gained a lot of natural energy.

On this necklace multiple traditional items have been attached; hand carved yak bone pendants, pendants with seeds, cowrie shells and yak teeth and a small bronze bell.

Also a small iron trident (approximately 19 centimeters length) has been attached; this ancient symbol represents many different forms of trinity. In Hinduism and Buddhism it is known as one of the most important (symbolic) weapons from deities such as Shiva and Durga and used by them to fight all kinds of evil. Also in traditional shamanism the trident can be found, for its association with different, for the shamanic practice very important, forms of trinity; such as the three times (past, present and future), or the trinity of Powers (will, knowledge and action), or the trinity of Creation, Preservation and Destruction. A trident worn or used by a traditional shaman can be considered a symbol of willpower, inner strength and authority. It can be both a powerful, active tool or even weapon for the shaman when performing healing rituals or ceremonies, or can be used as a protective attribute for spaces, locations and of course the shaman himself.

Total length of this necklace is approximately 130 centimeters (measured only the 'circle' made by the beads, not measured including the pendants). Long necklaces such as these are worn diagonally across the body by Nepalese shamans.

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