Boxwood Skull Carved BraceletSkull carvings still used as talismans The reason for using skulls on prayer beads is said to be that, in the old days, before Buddhist altars and the like were invented, people would turn the heads of their ancestors into Buddhas or use them as graves. Also, skulls have been used as talismans and talismans since ancient times, so they are carved out of various materials. This bracelet is carved out of boxwood. Boxwood is a small evergreen tree that