This
is a Wonderful Large Collar Necklace, made of 14 Hinged Brass Plates
Each
one having a Seated Buddha Figure, with hands in Mudras.
On
the two End Plates are Two Winged Garuda Buddhas.
It
is believed by the Buddhist shamans that Garuda's blessings will fulfill the
needs and wishes of the Wearer, will purify with positive forces, provide good
luck and to help dissolve negative energies that may be stopping them from
realizing their dreams and wishes in life.
The
Buddhas are made of Coral, surrounded by Turquoise Glass stones.
The
five-pointed crown is indicative that this Buddha represents the five Buddhas
(Akshobhya, Virochana, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi) in Mahayana
tradition
The
5 Dhyani Buddhas, represent the 5 wisdoms realized in mediation: the wisdom of
the Great Mirror, the wisdom of the Essential Equality, Distinguishing Wisdom,
the wisdom of Selfless Activity , and the Transcendental wisdom of the Dharma
Realm.
The
Collar Measures 22" on the inside Opening
the
Plates are 2" Deep.
Very
Good Condition, a few stones look to have been replaced