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

Description: Personal metal ornament called "Sekil" worn by Mapuche women in rituals and festivities. Handmade, metal (German silver) and beads. This stunning personal metal ornament called "Sekil" is worn on the bust of the Mapuche women during rituals and festivities. Handmade metalwork and beads. It is made up of narrow tubes, a solid plate and some hanging elements (little crosses and cones). The narrow tubes are decorated with black and red beads adding colour to the item. In Mapuche personal ornaments nothing is by chance, all things, shapes and details, are linked to the deep Mapuche spiritual world, as it happens here with the plate embellished with abstract decorative elements made in engraving and embossing technique, protruding a grain which represents the fertility of nature, it represents life. Those cones and little crosses hanging from the plate tinkling to the rhythm of walking to invoke the benefactor spirits of the ancestors. Little crosses are the symbol of the four cardinal points according to Mapuche´s world view. Highlights the impeccable handmade art and craft. SKU: MAP-095/06-22. The object accuses a subtle natural patina as result of a prolonged use and passage of time. Preservation condition: Very good, considering the use and passage of time. Unique item.Material: Metal (German silver) and beads. Measure: 50 x 10 cm. Height on presentation support: 55 cm. Weight: 212 g (Sekil) and 390 g (presentation support). Black metal presentation support included!. NOTE: The package will be shipped from Chile by EMS Courier associated with Chilean Postal Mail. Shipping cost indicated is ONLY for the United States and Europe. Consult shipping costs for other countries. Please do not hesitate to ask for more photos.

Price: 343 USD

Location: Santiago

End Time: 2023-11-20T21:58:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 80 USD