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Hello everyone I received these glass beads and was wondering if anyone can give me any info I was told they where maybe 1930's Native American beads but not sure any info would be great.

 

More likely Asian........China,Tibet,Nepal,etc.Buddhist swastika beads is the non PC term.

 

I agree, Asian, not Native American. They are usually identified as Tibetan.

Since the symbol has been used in Asia for at least 3000 years, in both Buddhist and Hindu religions, there doesn't seem to be the same associations with it that have pretty much eliminated its use in western cultures.

 

Thanks everyone for your replies like always great help thanks again.

 

They are swastika dzi beads, the Chinese call them wanzi dzi.
Dzi beads are known to different Asian cultures, very popular in the Himalayas and parts of China. They were originally made of stones with striking natural patterns, like certain agates. Already in ancient times people started to use acids to create patterns of their choice, although this was a difficult process to control. Later came the glass beads, which were easier and cheaper to produce.
Swastika is a Sanskrit word for an ancient cosmic and solar symbol. The swastika is an important symbol in esoteric Buddhism, the spiritual-mystical side of Buddhism. The swastika dzi beads are a symbol of the Buddha, light and enlightenment, and law, whether cosmic or earthly.
In popular belief they are believed to bring the usual: happiness, wealth and prosperity.

 

There were (not sure if it still holds true) cultural differences based on the left and right facing swastika, but the actual meanings have long since abandoned my flighty mind................

 

In Shamanism, the clockwise turning Swastika is the natural order of things. Counter-clockwise is when you want to influence the natural order of things, a magico-shamanic shortcut to getting things done quickly. You have to be very sure you know what you're doing with the counter-clockwise swastika. In Shamanism, that is, but Hinduism is based on Shamanism, Buddhism on Hinduism, Vajrayana Buddhism (like in the Himalayas) on Buddhism and local Shamanism.

 

Wow thanks again everyone for even more information it's so nice that everyone takes time out of there day to help give info on items that are posted thanks a million.

 

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I agree - these folks are the best thing since the wheel............

 

...and if you can't remember that, well, sha-man you!

 

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