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"Trarilonko" Mapuche diadem (4)
South America
Chile
Width : 21 inch
Height : 1 7/8 inch
Depth : 1/8 inch
Heavy diadem called "TRARILONKO". Made by Indian Mapuche men for their wives, from the silver mine to the final jewel. This diadem is worn together with many other accessories (see the photographs) for ceremonial occasions or as a sign of the social hierarchy of the family.