Shaman Yarn Mask

US Retail

$202.80

Your Price

$156.00

Description

'Brother Peyolt'

Peoylt, the life of the Huichol People, resembling cacti with four petals, bright peyote, or jicuri are on both cheeks of this yarn mask. A corn stalk graces the nose, and two Deer-men, representing the Shamans, dance on the forehead of this mysterious visage. Deer are considered as brothers by the Huichol people, while the bird symbolizes Tety werika wuimaire, worshipped by all Huichols as their mother. She is the one who listens to their prayers and helps them when in need.
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 hidden world of Huichol shamanic tradition is revealed through these exquisite visions.
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. Integrate pattern of symbol and color are presented in these spectacular pieces. These masks 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 parota 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 yarn.

Tribal Mall #

14356

Weight

7.00lb(s)

Shipping/Insurance

$6.95