Ancient Collapsible Wire Toy Mandala.  

This is a fun item that changes shapes and can be used as jewelry, such as earrings, bracelet, or as a hair ornament; and more. Use it to hold a candle, pencil, or pen. Can be used as an egg holder, or handle for tea cup or glass, also as a napkin ring, wine holder, soda can holder, apple holder or Christmas ornaments. The Mandala allows you to be creative.

The original idea for the Mandala dates back 3000 years, but the exact origin is unknown. It is said that the ancient Monks of Tibet used a similar but stationary construction of primitive materials. This was used to symbolize their religious views, with blending old concepts with new ideas the result has been in the modernization of the multiple dimensions of the Mandala
Out of one basic shape you can change it into 35 different figures. It has a calming effect on your nervous system. In addition it strengthens your physiological or logical thoughts and improves concentration.

The basic form symbolizes an atom, one of the particles of which, according to ancient materialism, the Universe is composed. At the same time it shows a cloud of the Milky Way and the geometry of the circle. This spiral form coordinates the creation of matter.
When you close the upper part of the Mandala it forms into a dome; signifying the sky or heaven.

When you close the lower part, it creates a cavity which symbolizes the Oceans and the beginning of animal life on the one side, and on the other side the partition of Land, Sea, and Air.

When you pull both domes together it creates a cosmic egg symbolizing the earth. The pearls are the planets which move in the universe.

By closing the central section - the middle symbolizes that everything in the world has its opposites - The spiritual and the worldly material side - the good and the "not so good" side (evil).

As you open the ends of the Mandala it creates the Tibetan Symbol of the Throne of Wisdom (TAO) or the Lotus-Lily - an ancient Hindu and Egyptian religious symbol.

The Mandala is definitely a great conversation piece.