Prayer beads, Tibet.
These chains (mala chains) have their origin in Buddhism. Buddhists use this necklace to recite or mentally repeat a mantra.
Often a malaketting chain is made of 108 beads. The last 8 beads are dedicated to the wholeness of all living things, in other words: compassion with all living things. You could compare it to the rosary.
The prayer cords are used to avoid losing count when chanting or chanting.
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