This Mala necklace has the auspicious number of 108 turquoise beads on a silk cord. Each bead is hand knotted in between. The mala hangs at 16 inches and can also be wrapped around the wrist 4 times. The vintage Navajo stamped silver Thunderbird with Turquoise inlay is a Navajo charm from the 60's.

Turquoise is the stone of wholeness. It is balancing and induces a sense of serenity and peace. It can help restore depleted vitality and lift sagging spirits. This stone has the capacity to heal the emotional body, relieve stress, and bring the focal point of awareness to its proper center of the heart.

The Symbolism of the Thunderbird
The thunderbird holds major significance for indigenous cultures in North America. Seen as protection against evil spirits and an overall symbol of power and strength, the thunderbird is considered one of the most powerful spirits in many Native American cultures. The thunderbird is also said to transform into human form by removing its feathers like a cape and its head like a mask, and it wields lightning snakes hidden beneath its wings as a tool or weapon. The namesake of the thunderbird is from its flapping wings, which is said to sound like thunder, and its existence is thought to bring forthrains and storms.

This piece is hand made and one of a kind by Laura McCann in Ausitn, TX.