Antique Mapuche Llol-Llol Broach Pendant January's Birthstone These precious shells found their

These precious shells found their way to the furthest coasts of Africa and as far inland as sub Saharan countries of Mali and Mauritania and the Highlands of Ethiopia

painted and adorned with Sacred Yants and Ritualistic symbols

Note from Brian: This is a rare and somber subject that I have always found emotional and very touching

2 3/4" diameter

Antique Mapuche Llol-Llol Broach Pendant January's Birthstone These precious shells found theirAntique Mapuche Broach Ornament Traditional Mapuche Woman's Llol Llol Broach Ornament, worn attached to a necklace or pinned to a jacket shawl. The chime bell shape, resembling the indigenous Angel's Trumpet flower, not only invokes associations with feminine beauty and fertility, but also serves to ward off attack by pillanes, sometimes mischievous spirits, and more importantly, wekufes, or malicious demons and spirits. 60% Silver by acid assay