PST05

Ma Sek Nang 

Por Sala Tan 
1.5 inches

Sacred Craftsmanship

The old casting, hand-applied ritual materials, handwritten markings and subsequent preparation by Por Sala Tan give the artifact an individual character that cannot be separated from its provenance. Natural ageing, casting irregularities and surface variation are preserved as part of the piece.

Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

The most important personal history of this Ma Sek Nang comes directly from Ac Lek himself.

After Por Sala Tan completed the additional ritual work and returned the piece to him, Ac Lek carried it personally for many years.

According to Ac Lek, the significance of this particular Ma Sek Nang lies in the combination of two layers of Saneh wiccha.

The first came from the old northern monk who originally prepared and passed on the brass figure. The second came from Por Sala Tan, who subsequently strengthened the piece with Saneh wax, a Metta takrut, sacred relic material and further chanting.

Ac Lek regarded this combination highly and continued keeping the artifact with him rather than treating it simply as another collectible.

After remaining in his personal possession for many years, I eventually had the honour of receiving this very piece directly from Ac Lek.

For me, this provenance is particularly meaningful. It is not simply an old Ma Sek Nang attributed to a lineage. Its path can be traced through the people who actually kept and worked with it:

Summary

Ma Sek Nang, literally represented through the imagery of the Horse and Lady, belongs to an old attraction-oriented form of Thai folk wiccha associated with Maha Saneh, Metta and attraction between men and women.

This particular example is an old cast-brass piece originally received by Ac Lek from an elderly monk encountered in far northern Thailand.

The artifact was subsequently given to Por Sala Tan for additional empowerment. Por Sala Tan prepared its underside with Saneh wax, a Metta takrut and a piece of sacred relic, followed by further chanting before returning it to Ac Lek.

According to Ac Lek, the resulting artifact therefore carries the Saneh wiccha of both the old northern monk and Por Sala Tan.

Its importance lies equally in its ritual construction and its unusually direct personal provenance.

Historical Background

Horse imagery appears in several strands of Southeast Asian folk belief, where the animal can represent movement, vitality, pursuit and powerful instinct.

Within Ma Sek Nang, these qualities are brought into an explicitly human context through the pairing of the horse and female figure.

The imagery is direct and belongs more naturally to folk and Barang practice than conventional temple Buddhist iconography. Its traditional purpose centres upon the movement of attraction — creating a stronger pull between people and encouraging attention, approach and interpersonal interest.

Such forms were particularly suited to Saneh wiccha, where symbolic imagery, sacred substances and kata were combined to strengthen personal magnetism.

This example is especially interesting because its history crosses two stages of practice.

The original old monk established the first layer of the piece. Por Sala Tan did not replace that earlier work; instead, he added to and strengthened the existing construction, creating a layered artifact carrying more than one practitioner's wiccha.

Origins of the Materials

Old Cast Brass

The principal figure is an old brass casting depicting the Ma Sek Nang composition.

Its aged surface, casting marks and natural patina remain visible, reflecting its earlier history before the artifact came into Por Sala Tan's hands.

The original brass piece was given to Ac Lek by an old monk in far northern Thailand.

According to Ac Lek, the artifact already carried the old monk's Saneh practice before it was subsequently brought to Por Sala Tan.

Saneh Wax

Por Sala Tan inserted Saneh wax into the underside of the old casting.

Within his practice, prepared wax served as a ritual medium through which attraction-oriented wiccha could be concentrated and retained within an artifact.

Its inclusion reinforced the existing Saneh character of the Ma Sek Nang.

Metta Takrut

A Metta takrut was added together with the wax.

While Saneh concerns attraction and magnetism, Metta introduces the complementary quality of warmth, goodwill and favourable reception.

The intention is therefore not simply to attract attention, but to encourage the resulting interaction to develop more smoothly.

Sacred Relic

Por Sala Tan also inserted a piece of sacred relic material into the base.

This became part of the internal ritual core, combining with the wax and takrut before the underside was completed and the artifact underwent further chanting.

Ritual

The ritual history of this Ma Sek Nang occurred in two distinct stages.

The first belonged to the old northern monk from whom Ac Lek originally received the brass figure. According to Ac Lek, the piece already carried Saneh qualities from this earlier practitioner.

The second stage began when Ac Lek entrusted the artifact to Por Sala Tan.

Rather than treating it as an unfinished object, Por Sala Tan worked upon the existing foundation. He prepared the underside with Saneh wax, a Metta takrut and sacred relic material.

The completed construction was then subjected to further chanting and ritual empowerment.

Only after this additional work was finished did Por Sala Tan return the Ma Sek Nang to Ac Lek.

The resulting artifact therefore represents a layered lineage of preparation: the original Saneh work of the northern monk combined with Por Sala Tan's later Metta and Saneh wiccha.

Blessings and Effects

The principal traditional orientation of Ma Sek Nang is Maha Saneh — attraction and personal magnetism.

Its associated qualities include:

• Maha Saneh — strengthening attraction and personal appeal.

• Metta Maha Niyom — encouraging warmth, kindness and favourable treatment.

• Opposite Attraction — traditionally associated with increased attention between men and women.

• Personal Magnetism — making the keeper more noticeable in social situations.

• Approachability — encouraging others to initiate conversation and interaction.

• Relationship Harmony — supporting warmer and smoother interpersonal exchanges.

• Social Presence — strengthening confidence and the ability to engage naturally with others.

• Business Metta — applying personal charm and goodwill towards customer-facing situations.

The combination of Saneh and Metta is important. Attraction draws attention, while Metta encourages that attention to develop into a favourable interaction.

Modern Application

In modern life, Ma Sek Nang may be understood as a specialised piece for people who place particular emphasis upon personal attraction, social confidence and interpersonal presence.

Its traditional character naturally connects with relationships and opposite attraction, but the same qualities may also be relevant to people working in sales, entertainment, hospitality or other environments where personal rapport matters.

For business use, the Metta element is particularly useful. Being noticed is only the beginning; people must also feel comfortable enough to communicate, trust and continue an interaction.

Within disciplined practice, Saneh is best approached as the strengthening of one's own presence and attraction rather than as a means of overriding another person's choice.

Physical Details

This Ma Sek Nang is an old cast-brass artifact depicting a horse positioned over a female figure. The aged brass retains natural patina and irregularities from its original casting, with traces of handwritten sacred markings visible across the body and base. A white Sai Sin is tied around the horse's neck, while the underside contains the ritual additions made by Por Sala Tan: Saneh wax, a Metta takrut and a piece of sacred relic material. The complete artifact is preserved within a fitted clear protective casing.

Recommended Pairing

Because Ma Sek Nang already carries a concentrated Saneh orientation, it pairs naturally with a strong Metta Maha Niyom amulet where a softer and more socially balanced expression is desired.

For business use, it may be accompanied by a Salika, combining attraction with speech, persuasion and customer communication.

A dedicated wealth piece may also complement it for commercial purposes: Ma Sek Nang strengthens personal attraction and rapport, while the wealth amulet concentrates upon financial opportunity.

For everyday balance, a respected Buddha-form amulet may serve as the principal baramee foundation while Ma Sek Nang retains its specialised Saneh role.

Personal Notes

This is one of those pieces where provenance matters as much as the physical artifact itself.

It began with an old monk in far northern Thailand, who gave the Ma Sek Nang to Ac Lek. Ac Lek subsequently entrusted it to Por Sala Tan, who added Saneh wax, a Metta takrut and sacred relic material before chanting over it and returning it to him.

Ac Lek then personally carried the piece for many years.

When speaking about it, he specifically told me that he regarded its Saneh quality highly because it combined the power of the old monk's original wiccha with Por Sala Tan's later empowerment.

Eventually, I had the honour of receiving the same Ma Sek Nang directly from Ac Lek.

For me, this makes the artifact particularly significant. It is not simply an old brass representation of Ma Sek Nang; it is a piece with a continuous personal history linking an old northern monk, Ac Lek and Por Sala Tan, before finally entering my collection.

Its story has travelled with the artifact itself.