This Mala necklace has the auspicious number of 108, Black Tourmaline, 6mm beads on a silk cord. Each bead is hand knotted in between. There are 4 Labradorite beads at the back of the mala. The mala hangs at 17 inches and can also be wrapped around the wrist 4 times. The vintage silver Navajo snake amulet is 2 inches X 1 inch.

Black Tourmaline is renowned for its remarkable healing properties. It is believed to possess strong protective energies that shield individuals from negative influences and psychic attacks. It is often used as a grounding stone, helping to stabilize and balance the body's energy field.

The Symbolism of the Snake
The snake in Native American Cultures represents rebirth, death and mortality due to casting of its skin and being symbolically “reborn”. It is very connected to the natural world and can also represent their connection to rain and lightning.

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