Gifts: Huichol Yarn Paintings
Including Ltd Ed, Signed & Numbered
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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Eagle on Peyote (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. Signed by artist.
Imagery: This nierika depicts an eagle perched on a peyote cactus, carrying prayers to the gods for rain to nourish the maize fields, symbolizing life and abundance. The cloud above represents the much-needed blessing of rain, while the jicaras on the right hold offerings of gratitude and reverence in Huichol tradition. |
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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. Signed by artist.
Imagery: The nierika illustrates the sacred process of preparing the peyote cactus for consumption. Before it can be used, the peyote is cleansed and blessed, fostering a respectful connection to the spiritual realm. The flickering fire symbolizes purification and transformation creating a warm atmosphere for the experience. Surrounding the peyote, the arrows represent direction and intention, reinforcing the journey toward understanding and insight. Together, these elements highlight the peyote's role as a source of wisdom, guiding individuals on their path of healing and awareness. |
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Peyote and Flower of Wind (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. Signed by artist.
Imagery: The wind flower and the peyote cactus are sacred elements used by the shaman to gain spiritual power and wisdom. Through these divine gifts, the shaman is able to heal the sick and provide guidance to the community, serving as a bridge betwen the physical and spiritual worlds. |
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Ritual Offerings (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. Signed by artist.
Imagery: The shaman presents the gourd bowl with sacred offerings to the gods during rituals to express gratitude for their blessings. This symbolic act strengthens the spiritual bond with the divine and ensures the gods' continued guidance and protection for the tribe. |
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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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