Personal ornament "Sekil" worn vendu by Mapuche women in rituals. Handmade in Metal.

SKU: MAP-125/08-22. Personal ornament with plates, tubes and beads. Personal ornament worn by Mapuche women to adorn their chest clothing during rituals and festivities. Handmade. Metalwork in German silver and an interwoven mesh of beads (green, black and white). This sekil is a compound with two plates, narrow tubes and an interwoven mesh of beads where there is a cross represented (they are the four cardinal points). Both plates aredecorated with subtle and accurate incised geometric motifs. The bigger plate is also decorated with significant elements, such as the image of the Mapuche god "Pillán" (made in casting technique) and a grain (embossed) that is a tribute to the fertility of nature.The flaps hanging from the lower edgesway and tinkle to the rhythm of the woman´s walk to invoke kind spirits of ancestors. In this personal adornment nothing is by chance, everything is linked to the deep Mapuche spiritual world. SKU: MAP-125/08-22

Stunning handmade native craftsmanship.

The object accuses a subtle natural patina by prolonged use and the passage of time.

Unique item.

Material: Metal (German silver) and beads.

Measure: 42 x 10 cm.

Weight: 237 gr.

Black metal presentation stand included!.

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