Erowid offers Huichol yarn paintings/art as thank-you gifts for contributors. Check the descriptions for more details about condition, limited edition status, and signatures. As of December 2018, all the yarn art is purchased from a confirmed distributor of Huichol-culture artists from the Zitakua area of Mexico.
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more details about these vivid, vibrant traditional yarn paintings.
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Peyote and Fire (8"), by Jesus Elias Lopez O.
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm),yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. Description on back.
Imagery: The Huichol shaman depends on the sacred peyote to acquire power, wisdom, and insight necessary for healing the sick and interpreting the messages of the gods. |
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Peyote in Offering Bowl (8")
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: Sacred offerings are presented to the gods to express gratitude for their blessings. The gourd bowl is then placed within the ceremonial center, known as kaliwei |
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Peyote w/ Lightning and Fire (8"), by Norma C. Carrillo
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The gods will bless the peyote in order to imbue it with power and wisdom that will be consumed by the shaman. |
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Sacred Offerings (8")
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The shaman offers sacred offerings, including peyote, to express gratitude to the gods for their abundant blessings. |
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Drum Festival (8")
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The Drum Festival in Huichol culture is a spiritual celebration that commemorates the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the corn harvest. Guided by the shaman, known as mara'akame, the community engages in ritual chants, presents offerings, and seeks spiritual purification. The festival aims to express gratitude to the gods for their protection and generosity, as well as to secure future prosperity, concluding with the baptism of the community's children. |
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Eagle and Peyote (12") by Norma Carrillo
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 11.9 x 11.9" (30 x 30 cm), yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The Huichol shaman seeks divine blessings for healing and guiding the tribe. Consuming the flowers of the tree of the wind and peyote cactus enables heightened consciousness to understand divine messages. Before ingestion, a ritual seeks gods' blessing and cleansing. The eagle serves as the messenger for both shaman and gods. |
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Moon with Shaman (8")
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The moon plays a significant feminine role in Huichol beliefs, safeguarding the community from malevolent spirits and negativity. The mara'kame, or shaman, seeks wisdom and strength from the moon to lead their community, perform rituals, assist the sick, and ensure rain for the crops. The shaman expresses gratitude to the goddess by offering sacred gifts inside the gourd bowl. |
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Peyote Ritual (8")
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood applied with beeswax and resin. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The shaman will perform a ritual to cleanse the peyote cactus before consuming it in order to achieve the state of mind needed to interpret the messages of the gods and spirits. |
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Shaman w/ Sacred Offerings (12"), by Juan Minjarez de la Cru
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 11.8 x 11.8" (30 x 30 cm), yarn on wood. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The shaman will present the gods with the sacred offerings. To do this, he will use the sacred gourd bowl. The snakes will guide and protect the shaman during the sacred ritual. |
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