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 Tagua Nut (Philetelas Microcarpas),
also called the Vegetable Ivory Nut, is the ivory alternative. The ivory nut is close grain and very hard. The cellular
structure and grain is similar to that of elephant ivory, but is more dense and resilient. It resembles the finest ivory in
texture and color. Malas are used to count mantras, prayers,
and prostrations. They consist of 108 beads. The largest beads called the GURU bead and it symbolizes
the Spiritual Source or the Teacher. There are 108 beads (each size 7mm), with 4 counter beads (size 5mm) at position 7, and
21, at opposite sides of the GURU bead. This makes it easy to locate position 7 and 21 for certain prayers and mantras which
are required to be practiced 7 and 21 times. These 3 smaller beads should not be counted. The GURU
bead is 9mm. The Mala is hand
strung with polyester whipping twine. Tassel is 100% cotton. All beads of the mala are tagua nuts. PRICE: $45.00
each, plus $7.95 S&H. (If paying with personal check,
item(s) will be shipped after it has been cleared by our bank)  HISTORY OF THE
TAGUA NUT or THE VEGETABLE IVORY This nut grows in the tropical rain
forest of Ecuador, South America. The palm-like tree has large fruit. The fruit is made up of interconnected oval segments
or nuts. The tree must grow for over 20 years before it produces its first fruit and is not profitable. Before the fruit matures,
it is filled with a liquid that the rain forest natives can drink. After the fruit matures, it becomes very hard. At that
point, the natives harvest it. The tagua nut industry in Ecuador
commissions hundreds of people for the production of beads and other crafts. The beads you are holding in your hands are made
by the natives of the rain forest with primitive tools. They carve and drill each nut with precise craftsmanship. The preservation of ivory has made
this incredible nut the best alternative, without harming our wild life. In addition, your purchase makes possible the preservation
of the rain forest.
Our tagua nut malas are a one-of-a-kind collector's item. Reassure its
protection by purchasing a crocheted custom-made bag. It only comes in red. PRICE: $10.00 each. Second mala bag FREE when you purchase
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