12 Chinese Carved Bone Beads on Woven & Knotted Blue String

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  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    It's almost 40" long; the beads are slightly graduated, 7/8" to ~1 1/8" in length. I believe the intricate knots between the beads have a name, but cannot recall what it is. The damage in pic 3 scares me a bit...but I don't wear it, so probably it's safe for now.
    Is this associated with a spiritual practice, or otherwise of special significance...or simply adornment? Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, Mar 16, 2023
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    maybe......



    ___ Chinese Knots

    (Eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune). Similar to bagua mirrors, knots are supposed to ward off evil spirits, hence are a symbol of longevity and eternity. Knots act as good-luck charms given during Chinese New Year celebration.
     
    komokwa, Mar 16, 2023
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Endless knots, as komo said, Buddhist symbol of eternity.
    It is a nice old necklace, missing a central pendant, probably also carved bone.
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 17, 2023
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    ...missing a central pendant...
    Yup...the place where it hung shows a clean cut; someone perhaps high-graded that pendant, or maybe it was damaged, an' removed for that.
     
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