108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - African jade, oolite jasper, fossil jasper, agate when the shadows seem to

when the shadows seem to be gently moving as if the dense foliage were breathing

Acrylic on cradled board

One day I decided to see what it looked like “upside down” and I never considered flipping it back once I saw the bird

Furthermore there was a very strong First Nation presence there that weekend and the totem pole felt very appropriate

108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - African jade, oolite jasper, fossil jasper, agate when the shadows seem toThese traditional 108 prayer beads, known commonly as a mala, are used for the practice of japa, the act of repeating a mantra 108 times in prayer. They are handmade lovingly, using the traditional mala knot known as brahmagranti. Each mala comes with a protective bag to store it in to protect its energy when not in use. Gems used: African jade, oolite jasper, fossil jasper, agate Cord and tassel material: cotton