Ancient West Asian Carnelian Bead with a 15-Eye Honeycomb Grid Pattern

West Asian Carnelian Ancient Bead | Honeycomb Fifteen-Eye Totem From the West Asian bead lineage (Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan) An ancient honeycomb-grid totem, a pattern not found on Tibetan dzi beads. 📍 The 15-eye totem symbolizes multiple layers of protection and intersensory connection. 📍 The bead is made of carnelian, with visible ice cracks, penetration cracks, and chips around the perforation. 📍 This totem can be found in "Interpretation of Ancient Beads," item 156 (page 209). Honeycomb totems are quite common among excavated ancient beads from Central and West Asia, with many dating back over two thousand years earlier than Tibetan dzi beads. These types of beads were often used as protective amulets, suitable for collection, wearing, or devotional purposes. 🔚 1000-114.07.01