Vintage Carved Olive Pit Chinese Hedaio Necklace/Prayer Beads 14"

Vintage Chinese carved olive pit Hedaio bead necklace depicting hand carved Lohan (Arhat) heads. Strung with old Chinese smooth ebony beads. Necklace is 14 inches in length. The Lohan or Arhat are the mythical original followers of the Buddha. These carved heads are often used in Buddhist malas. This type of seed or nut carving dates to the Song Dynasty. These beads were carved Mid 20th century. A unique piece!