1980 Vintage Hand Carved Ebonite Worry Prayer 33 Beads Rosary Pendant Prison Art

Vintage Handmade Christian Prayer Beads with Secret Compartment Pendant – Prison Art, 1980s, Ebonite, 124g

This is a unique and powerful piece of vintage Christian devotional art – a handmade prayer bead necklace crafted in the 1980s by an inmate while serving time in prison. A striking example of prison art, it is both a spiritual object and a work of craftsmanship with deep symbolic meaning.
Details:
Material: Ebonite
Length (with pendant): 38 cm / 15 inches
Weight: 124 grams
Condition: Good vintage condition, no damage or missing parts
Era: 1980s
Origin: Handmade in prison, Eastern Europe
Design & Symbolism:
The necklace is composed of smooth, dark brown prayer beads strung together in a traditional Christian rosary style. At its center hangs a large, solid pendant resembling a medieval tower or column, inscribed with the Latin phrase "Nosce te Ipsum" – Know Thyself – a call to introspection and spiritual awareness.
The pendant is not only symbolic but also functional. It discreetly unscrews, revealing a hidden compartment designed to hold a small scroll, prayer, money, or keepsake – a secret message from within, crafted in confinement.

Story & Craftsmanship:
This piece is an authentic example of prison art, where limited tools and materials become a medium for deep personal expression, hope, and faith. The artisan who created this infused it with religious symbolism, personal struggle, and a need for spiritual grounding.
Whether you're a collector of religious items, vintage curiosities, or unique folk art, this piece is both meaningful and rare.

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