LIMITED order EDITION - Extra-Large Unbreakable Historical Replica "Memento Mori" Five-Decade Skull Bead Catholic Rosary

I made this rosary in the style of 15th century "memento mori" rosaries with carved (howlite) skull prayer beads, 12x10mm Aves & 18x14mm Paters, and a gorgeous 80x45mm (3.1"x1.75") Italian St. Benedict crucifix. I wire-wrapped each loop with nickel silver wire for maximum strength and durability to last a lifetime of wear and prayer. The center connector bears the image of the Holy Face of Jesus. The total length is 49.5" (125.73 cm). This would be an exquisite gift of faith for any occasion! I'll include a handmade instruction booklet for praying the rosary, 3 prayer cards, an organza pouch, a white gift box and a special gift with your purchase. Wouldn't your favorite history buff just love this?

A Brief History of Skull Beads in Rosaries:
The use of skull beads (in order almost every religion) in rosaries, chaplets and prayer beads dates back to antiquity. The custom was especially popular from the 1400's through the mid-1800's in Italy, Germany, Spain and Mexico. Skull beads have been carved from wood, bone, ivory, stone and, most desirable of all, from quartz crystal. The skulls signify the Latin term "memento mori", or "remember your mortality." It literally means (in the future)"remember to die." They're there to keep us mindful of how fleeting is our time here on earth and act as an invitation to focus one's thoughts on the prospect of the afterlife.

NOTE: This rosary ships to the U.S. only, via USPS Priority mail.