Mapuche vente Rituel Sekil avec Perles Rombos & Figurines Pillán - Bijoux Art Ethnique

Sekil with Beaded Motifs and Lower Plate Featuring Pillán Spirits

Symbol of Protection and Spiritual Harmony

The Sekil is a ceremonial adornment traditionally worn by Mapuche women during sacred events. This vertical ornamental piece is both symbolic and aesthetic, representing connection to the spiritual realm and ancestral protection.

This exceptional Sekil features a network of black beads framing geometric yellow and blue rhombus patterns. These shapes evoke the concepts of duality, fertility, and visual balance in Mapuche worldview. The upper and lower sections are composed of hand-engraved metal plates. The bottom plate includes stylized representations of Pillán—spiritual protectors within Mapuche cosmology—along with six hanging pendants that add rhythmic movement and ritual sound.

? Technical Specifications:

• Materials: Glass beads, metal plates and pendants (alpaca / German silver)

• Techniques: Hand-beading, metal engraving, assembled by hand

• Weight: Ornament 320 g / Stand 530 g

• Dimensions (with stand): Height 45 cm / Width 12 cm

• Includes: Black iron display stand with matte finish

? A Unique Piece for Collectors of Ethnic and Ritual Art

This one-of-a-kind Sekil combines the textile art of beadwork with traditional Mapuche metalwork. It is a museum-worthy object for collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts seeking meaningful Indigenous artifacts with deep symbolic resonance.

? What makes this item unique?

• Features Pillán spirit figures—rare and spiritually significant

• Fully handcrafted with authentic materials and ancestral techniques

• Offers both aesthetic impact and cultural storytelling

? Condition:

Excellent overall. The item is well-preserved, with minor wear consistent with its artisanal origin and cultural use. All components are intact and stable. Includes custom-made iron display stand.