The smallest one of our "Komsekule" with five rings. Just as nice for the newborn as for the adult.
Komsekule - a protective amulet rooted in Sámi tradition
The Komsekule is today a beloved and meaningful object, closely tied to Sámi heritage. Originally brought to the Sámi through trade from the south and west, these small silver amulets were used in the Middle Ages as protection against illness - especially during the time of the plague in the 1300s. They came in many variations, often hollow or with small openings so that herbs or even moldy bread could be placed inside, believed to hold healing power.As the amulet became part of Sámi tradition, it took on a deeper role. In Sámi belief, underworld spirits could pose a danger to newborns. Hanging the amulet on the baby’s cradle (komse) was believed to protect the child from being taken or replaced by these invisible beings. In Northern Sámi, the amulet is known as Šiella, meaning protection.Even today, it is common to give this amulet as a christening gift, to both girls and boys - a symbolic gesture of care and connection to Sámi heritage.
In Southern and Lule Sámi areas, such amulets are also incorporated into silver collars called Silbaráhka, mounted with hooks and clasps. These collars were also used in earlier times in the Northern Sámi region.The amulet is more than an ornament - it is a carrier of belief, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.
Diameter: app. 15 mm
