The term Pichikemenkúe is a reference to the figure of the small diamonds. These small diamonds are placed on top of a larger diamond, to create the symbol. The diamond is generally thought to signify water pitches. Or they can be seen as a depiction of the containers used for mudai, which is a typical Mapuche ceremonial drink made of fermented wheat. The edges of the diamond design are a representation of plants, and the connection to nature and the earth
