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Huichol Band of Aztec Indians
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The Huichol Band of Aztec Indians live in Southern Mexico. The Huichol artisans
of the Huichol Community of Jalisco, Nayarit, & Tepehuano in Southern Mexico have only recently come down into the cities of Tepic, Guadaljara and Puerto Vallarta to form small
communidads of bead artisans and yarn painters. The Huichol Band of Aztec Indians have maintained their independence and culture and helped themselves commercially, while working
with their beadwork and yarn paintings. The symbols of their religion are the subjects of their art. Some Huichol Artisans have emerged as outstanding
artists whose works have sold for thousands of dollars. Working with the beeswax and pitch, beads, and yarn, the Huichol craftsmen have managed to salvage their traditions
and religion against unrelenting modern influences. All of the artisans work sold here, have been made by the traditional methods, signed by the Huichol Artisan, as well
as all dating in the 1990-1997's.
The Huichol people of Mexico inhabit one of the country's most isolated and inaccessible regions.
This seclusion has allowed the culture's traditions and customs to persist over time. A community of artisans in the western state of Jalisco proudly
contribute to the original and meaningful crafts to the world through Novica, elaborating masks and other decorative items in yarn and tiny beads on native wood. Every piece possesses singular
significance for the Huichols.
Each piece is patiently crafted by hand. First the shape is sculpted of wood or shaped in ceramic. It
is polished and covered with a thin coat of beeswax, before tiny chaquira beads are adhered, applied one at a time. A needle is used to position them with precision. Other pieces are adorned
with bright strands of yarn.
There is no exact record of when the Huichol
Community of Nayarit began creating incredible examples of Mexican yarnwork, but an event took place in the mid-1960s in the mountains of this coastal state that accelerated the artistic
history of its people. A respected mara'akame (chief or shaman) within the Huichol community of the region became extremely ill and his son was forced to take him to a hospital.
 In his desperation, he began creating small compositions while looking after his father, eventually selling them to take care
of the necessities of the home. Thus an important link was established with the larger market. Now, the artisans craft incredible yarnworks, traditional offerings,
masks, figures, jewelry, and clothing for the world to enjoy.
The figures or masks are carved from wood and coated with beeswax, which serves as an adhesive. The artisans painstakingly
apply individual strands of yarn or tiny chaquira beads, carefully placed with a needle to create the colorful motifs.
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Beaded Deer Head Sculpture
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$1430.00
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"Soul of the Deer"
Representing the soul of the Huichol people, the maxa (deer) is the
earthly manifestation of Kawuyomaire. The Huichol Artisan sculpted the figurine from palo dulce wood and covered it with colorful icons of their people.
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Beaded Sun Sculpture
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$156.00
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'Shaman with the Mother'
Lancing symmetrical beams, the solar disk glows with
ancestral symbols. Huichol artisans portrays the sun, father of the Huichol people. In the fiery rays, the mara'akame (shaman) appears; Six-sided
peyote flowers, or jikuri, graces each cheek in precise symmetry.
The Huichol Artisan sculpted the sun from copalillo wood and covered it with
colorful icons of their people.
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Beaded Eclipse Sculpture
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$156.00
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'Mother of the Corn'
Celestial bodies encircle one another, their attraction
undeniable. The cool blue moon smiles seductively as she embraces a fiery sun.
The Huichol Artisan sculpted the eclipse from copalillo wood
and covered it with colorful icons of their people.
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Deer Yarn Painting
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$330.00
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'Elder Brother Deer'
Huichol yarn paintings are created from the visions and dreams
of the artist. They bring alive the world of Huichol shamanism and the gods and goddesses of creation - Grandfather Fire, Elder Brother Deer,
Grandmother Growth and Grandmother Eagle, are among them.
The yarn paintings are made on large wooden circles that are covered first with
beeswax. Then individual strands of multi-colored yarn are skillfully pressed into the wax.
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Ceremonial Yarn Painting
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$330.00
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"Trip to Wirikuta"
Huichol yarn paintings are created from the visions and dreams
of the artist. They bring alive the world of Huichol shamanism and the gods and goddesses of creation - Grandfather Fire, Elder Brother Deer,
Grandmother Growth and Grandmother Eagle, are among them.
This painting is signed and has a translation on the back by the Huichol Artisan.
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Shaman Yarn Painting
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$330.00
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"Mother Earth Creation"
This Huichol Creation Story depicts the Huichols calling
upon a Shaman to help with the animals and create a 'good' place for the Huichol to live in harmony.
The yarn paintings are made on large
wooden circles that are covered first with beeswax. Then individual strands of multi-colored yarn are skillfully pressed into the wax.
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Shaman Yarn Mask
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$156.00
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'Brother Peyolt'
Huichol yarn masks are created from the visions and dreams of the
artist. They bring alive the world of Huichol shamanism and the gods and goddesses of creation - Grandfather Fire, Elder Brother Deer, Grandmother
Growth and Grandmother Eagle, are among them.
The yarn masks are carved from parota wood that are covered first with beeswax. Then
individual strands of multi-colored yarn are skillfully pressed into the wax.
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