Huichol Art 8″ Yarn Painting Peyote, Candles and Deer- THNR-00056

Description

This Yarn Art is a one-of-a-kind art created by the indigenous Huichol people of Nayarit, Mexico. It is made with colored yarns applied using a natural adhesive mixture of beeswax and resin over a wooden board. There is an extensive description on the back written by the Huichol artist.
The description: "
It is the sacred peyote called Hikuri that symbolizes the deer god.  Sikuri (Eye of God) also represents a sacred place called the Wirikuta and the arrows represent the four cardinal points.
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Dimensions (approx.)
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-Height: 20 centimeters
-Width: 20 centimeters
-Depth: 0.5 centimeters
◆Symbols in Huichol Art◆
The Huichol or Wixaritari is one of the Native Mexicans living in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains in the states of Nayarit to Durango. Huichol Art is famous not only in Mexico but also throughout the world for its beauty and intricate patterns. Their art is highly symbolic and reflects spiritual messages of their relationship with nature and deep connection with the spiritual world.
◆Other info◆
- It will send with a Mexican Postal Service registered mail that comes with a tracking number.
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