Channeling Kultrun Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Necklace

The kultrún (also written kultrum) is one of the most sacred symbols and ritual instruments of the Mapuche people of southern Chile and Argentina.  It is both a ceremonial drum, traditionally played by the machi (spiritual healer or shaman), and a cosmological symbol, representing the Mapuche worldview. Symbolic Meaning of the Kultrún Representation of the Universe The kultrún is a round drum, its circular shape symbolizing the earth, the cosmos, and the cycle of life. The drumhead is usually painted with a cross that divides it into four quadrants, which represent the Meli Witran Mapu (“land of the four corners”), the Mapuche conception of the world. The Four Directions Each quadrant corresponds to a cardinal point: North, South, East, West. These directions are also linked to winds, seasons, spirits, and ancestral forces. Balance and Harmony The circle and the cross together embody the balance between nature, humans, and spirituality. The kultrún unites the earth (Mapu) with the sky (Wenu Mapu), symbolizing the connection between the material and spiritual worlds. Feminine Energy and Fertility The hollow body of the drum is seen as a womb, symbolizing fertility and the feminine principle. This is one reason the machi (often women, though not exclusively) are its guardians. Sacred Tool In ceremonies like the nguillatun, the kultrún is used to call upon spiritual forces, healing, protection, and guidance. The kultrún is not just a drum — it is a cosmic map, a sacred womb, and a bridge between worlds, embodying the Mapuche vision of life, nature, and spirituality. Pendant(s) measurement: 0.9″ L x 0.6″ W Necklace length: 17″ L (you can select additional lengths) Necklace width: 2 mm W Add to Wishlist Add to Wishlist