Huichol artwork: the ceremonial bowls by Robert Otey

The ceremonial bowls or jícaras, as they are called, are made of gourds which are prized for their light weight and durabilit... read more

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The Huichol people of Mexico and their symbols by Robert Otey

Deer. Maize. Peyote These are the most important symbols for the Huichol. They represent a culture in transition from hunting ... read more

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The masks are like mirrors that reflect the patterns of face paintings worn during sacred ceremonies. The Huichol people under... read more

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The art is made by overlaying carved wood or gourds — in the case of ceremonial bowls — with a beeswax - pine resin mixtur... read more

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The eclipse has special meaning for the Huichol, because it represents the eclipse of July 11 1991 at 10:21 A.M. Pacific Coast... read more

culture-customs huichol indigenous-groups Central Pacific

The Huichols are a hearty and enduring people numbering about 18,000, most of which live in the Jalisco and Nayarit, two rugge... read more

culture-customs huichol indigenous-groups Central Pacific