Cow bone mahaka

Rings made from smoothly polished cow tibia bone, perfect to use as 'mahaka'. From vintage origin. The mahaka is a traditional Tibetan amulet, with a history dating back at least 20.000 years. Nomadic hunters wore rings from animal tibia bones on their fingers for a better grip on their spears and bows, resulting in more accurate aiming and thus more productive hunting. Over time this led to the bone rings being considered a talisman for good luck. From there, the usage of the bone rings also developed further into a tool for shamanic work. In traditional shamanism, bone rings are used for protection against evil spirits and as (temporary) traps and portals to catch and/or transport those spirits. The evil spirits are said not to be able to go through such a ring and thus get trapped in them. To make these bone rings, the (tibia) bones from all different kinds of animals are used, and in the higlands of Tibet also the bones from humans, acquired after sky burials. These rings here in our webshop have been made of cow tibia bone. A small hole has been drilled through them at two opposite sides, making it easy to attach them for example on the shamanic costume or suitable ritual attributes. Being from all natural origin, of course the rings vary slightly in appearance. The sizes vary between approximately 39-47 millimeters (outside diameter). Multiple ones available, sold per piece. Handpicked at random.