Huichol Yarn & Bead Art on Sale
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Save an extra 15% on all Huichol Yarn and Bead art from Mexico. Huichol Bead Art The Huichol Indians have used art figures and other decorative pieces as offerings to the Gods for centuries. The Indians work their spiritual symbols and designs into each piece. This hand carved wood buffalo was first covered with a layer of beeswax then using a long needle one small bead at a time is pressed into the wax creating this vibrant work of art.
The Huichol Indians have used decorative art pieces as offerings to the Gods for centuries. These inspired pieces of art are created with colorful yarns painstakingly placed on a beeswax and pine resin mixture that was spread on a wooden base. Along with the artists signature on the back this piece the artist has written… in Spanish… an explanation of the symbolism of the art. The Indians work their spiritual symbols and designs into each piece.





