Antique Chinese Carved Hediao Olive Pit Monk Netsuke Worry/Prayer Beads

Chinese olive pit hand carved prayer beads also known as Lohan or Arhut beads. Carved from olive pits used in both Hinduisum or Buddisum. Each is carved with unique facial details representing different Lohan or Immortals with a different expressive face. The strand id beads known as mala is traditionally used to count mantra repetitions during meditation. They are also worn as a necklace or bracelet. They are strung on a cord. This is the original cord and has never been replaced. A few of the faces are shown above. Never used just sitting in jewelry box.