Mid Century Chilean Mapuche Abstract Ceramic Mobile Wind Chimes

Description

A very rare example of mid century era Mapuche folk art from Chile! This is a stunning vintage ceramic mobile or wind chimes with an abstract tribal design from a group of indigenous inhabitants of present day Chile called the Mapuche. Pieces are connected with jute strings. There is definitely some meaning and symbolism depicted in this design but unfortunately I'm not knowledgeable on the Chilean/Mapuche culture to decipher it other than the top part obviously being a human or perhaps a representation of a god that the Mapuche people worship. Visually this is a very striking colorful piece that can work as a mobile, a wall hanging or wind chimes. "Mapuche Chile" is inscribed on the backside.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In great shape overall with very little wear for its age.

Origin:
Chile

Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic

Details:
Country of Origin: Chile
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In great shape overall with very little wear for its age.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

19.25 x 5.75 x 1 in

Mid Century Chilean Mapuche Abstract Ceramic Mobile Wind Chimes

Lot 0434

Estimate $320-$590

Sep 25, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT

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