Beaded Deer Head Sculpture

US Retail

$1690.00

Your Price

$1430.00

Description

"Soul of the Deer"

Representing the soul of the Huichol people, the maxa (deer) is the earthly manifestation of Kawuyomaire. Kawuyomaire is a blue deer who travels the heavens as a guide and guardian, and he can be heard by the shaman. The Huichol Artisan sculpted the figurine from palo dulce wood and covered it with colorful icons of their people.
Sculpted of palo dulce wood, it is reverently covered with sacred symbols created with colorful chaquira beads.
He first carves the sculpture from palo dulce wood. The intricate motifs are formed with tiny chaquira beads, placed one at a time with a needle. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

-Beadwork on palo dulce wood
-Keep out of heat
-Keep out of the sun

Do not expose this piece to direct heat or light, which could cause the wax to dry or soften and loosen the beads.

Tribal Mall #

14350

Weight

7.00lb(s)

Shipping/Insurance

$18.55