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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Eagle on Peyote (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: This nierika depicts an eagle perched on a peyote cactus, carrying prayers to the gods for rain to nourish the maize fields, symbolizing life and abundance. The cloud above represents the much-needed blessing of rain, while the jicaras on the right hold offerings of gratitude and reverence in Huichol tradition. |
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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 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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Ritual Offerings (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 shaman presents the gourd bowl with sacred offerings to the gods during rituals to express gratitude for their blessings. This symbolic act strengthens the spiritual bond with the divine and ensures the gods' continued guidance and protection for the tribe. |
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Sacred Offerings (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. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The shaman offers sacred offerings, including peyote, to express gratitude to the gods for their abundant blessings. |
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Drum Festival (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. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The Drum Festival in Huichol culture is a spiritual celebration that commemorates the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the corn harvest. Guided by the shaman, known as mara'akame, the community engages in ritual chants, presents offerings, and seeks spiritual purification. The festival aims to express gratitude to the gods for their protection and generosity, as well as to secure future prosperity, concluding with the baptism of the community's children. |
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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 Ritual (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. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: The shaman will perform a ritual to cleanse the peyote cactus before consuming it in order to achieve the state of mind needed to interpret the messages of the gods and spirits. |
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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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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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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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Tree of Wind (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 shaman seeks divine blessings to heal the sick and lead the tribe, consuming wind tree flowers and peyote for heightened consciousness. Spirits of deceased relatives manifest near the wind tree as bees, butterflies, birds, and rabbits. The shaman presents sacred offerings in gourd bowls to the gods and spirits. Eagles carry messages, and snakes protect the shaman from malevolent spirits. |
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Peyote, Wind Tree Flowers, Bees (12"), by Jesus Eliaz Lopez
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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 shaman seeks divine blessings for healing and tribal leadership. Consuming wind tree flowers and peyote, the shaman attains heightened consciousness. Spirits of deceased relatives, manifesting as bees, butterflies, birds, and rabbits near the wind tree, enhance the shaman's ability in guiding and healing the tribe. |
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