Ceremonial Yarn Painting

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$390.00

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$330.00

Description

"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. The hidden world of Huichol shamanic tradition is revealed through these exquisite visions. Working in colorful strands of yarn, the Huichol Artisan created a series called "Ceremonial Center."
Translated from Spanish on the back of the painting:
"Trip to Wirikuta"
When the Wichol Indian travels to San Luis Potosi (Tepic Navarit) to the desert where the sacred cactus grows (Hicuri / Jicuri / Hikuri / Peyote / Peyotl etc.) he has to do a series of "Rituals" and take offerings to the land of the ancestors, "The Hill of the Burned." Here (@ the painting) we can see the arrows, the "muvieris" (this is a wooden stick about 7"-10" long, with the falcon or eagle feathers at the tip), the rattles, the water gods, the "Confession Gods," God's Eyes and our Grand father Fire, "Tatewari." The drum of the ceremony, next to the "Tuki" (the little ceremonial hut) and the corn next to the rainbow that ensures the good fortune of the crop, We ask for rain, to our mother "Nokewe." And most of all, to the circle in the center, that represents the divine vision and the sacred gift of the gods for the person that goes to the Wirikuta Ceremony and eats the ceremonial Peyotl / Hikuri.

Author: Zauleme (Julio Ortiz Valenzuela)
Place: Santa Catarina
Date: May of 1990

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. Integrate pattern of symbol and color are presented in these spectacular pieces. These paintings come from visions of Huichol artistans and shamans have experienced while on pilgrimage and during ceremony. Truly a master of this art form, the Huichol artistans recreate the depth of their knowledge by depicting various mystical states of being in their paintings.

-Yarn on a pinewood base
-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 yarn.

Tribal Mall #

14354

Weight

7.00lb(s)

Shipping/Insurance

$6.95