There are two different sizes of skull beads here. The bottom part of the mala (closest to the tassle) has 10mm beads and the rest of the skulls are slightly smaller 8mm beads. This is made of dyed Howlite and has a nice weight to it.
Howlite is known to be a calming stone, and the color black is associated with grounding and protection.
 
All of my malas are energetically cleared and imbued with reiki before shipping.
 
108 beads
1 metal guru bead
Black 3.5" tassle
Red silk cord