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 Circle (12"), by Jesus Eliaz Lopez O.
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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 shamn's spiritual journey hinges on sacred peyote, the key to unlocking power, wisdom, and insight. This revered plant isn't just a healer but a bridge to divine messages, enabling the shaman to interpret the will of the gods and bring solace to the ailing. Through peyote's sacrament, the shaman transcends the mundane, tapping into a heightened state of consciousness where the veil between realms is lifted, revealing the profound wisdom and intricate designs of the devine. |
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Deer around Peyote (12"), by Jesus Elias Lopez O.
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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 shaman performs a ritual to seek power and wisdom from the gods for healing and blessing maize crops. Consuming peyote, he attains the necessary consciousness to understand divine messages. The deer aids communication with spirits and guides the shaman, while fire cleanses the peyote for consumption. |
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Shaman, Peyote, Hummingbird, Sun (12"), by Juan Angel
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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: Sacred Deer with peyote standing in front of maize (ikú). The rain (wiyeri) shows in the upper corners. |
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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 peyote cactus and the flower of wind are consumed by the shaman to open the mind and spirit, allowing them to receive and interpret the messages from the gods and spirits. These sacred plants enable the shaman to enter a state of heightened awareness, where they can understand the divine guidance and share its meaning with the community. |
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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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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 between the physical and spiritual worlds. |
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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: Through the sacred wind flower and peyote cactus, the shaman draws upon spiritual power and profound wisdom. These divine tools enable the shaman to heal the ill and offer guidance to the community, maintaining harmony between the earthly and spiritual realms. |
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Peyote, Flower of Wind, Hummingbird (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. Description on back.
Imagery: The peyote cactus, the flower of wind, and the hummingbird are consumed by the shaman to open the mind and spirit, allowing them to receive and interpret the messages from the gods, spirits, and deceased relatives. These sacred plants and creatures help the shaman enter a state of heightened awareness, where they can understand divine guidance. The hummingbird, as a messenger, carries messages from the spiritual realm, connecting the shaman with the wisdom of the gods and the spirits of ancestors. |
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