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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Deer, tree of wind, hummingbird (12"), by Pedro Flores
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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: The deer will guide the peyote seeking pilgrims during their travel. The Kieri, or Tree of Wind, is a sacred incarnation of the god of wind. The hummingbird helps carry messages to the gods and spirits. |
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Peyote, Fire, Shamans (12"), by Norma C. Carrillo
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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: Shaman and peyote-seeking pilgrims ask the gods for permission to collect and consume peyote. The god of fire will cleanse the peyote and bless it so that when the shaman consumes it, it will give power and wisdom. |
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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 Mandala (12")
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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: Peyote inside colorful mandala. |
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Moon, Sun, & Hummingbird (12"), by Juan Angel
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Huichol yarn painting from Nayarit area of Mexico. 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 cm), yarn on wood. For preservation this should be framed. Description on back.
Imagery: In the moon, the healer will find the secrets of wisdom, and in the sun, will obtain power to heal the sick and absorb |
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Peyote, Snakes, Antlers (12"), by JesusElias Lopez O.
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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 peyote surrounded by fire (grandfather Tatewari), the snake (guides and protectors of peyote), and deer antlers (heart, gatekeeper). |
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Antlered Peyote in Bowl (12"), by Reyes Cruz
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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 gourd is used by shaman to present offerings (peyote: visionary sacrament) to the gods in order to be blessed and used in rituals. Muvieri stick helps contact the gods, deer are gatekeeper to the spirit world. |
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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: Central peyote with antlers and candle in ritual bowl with lightning, muvieri stick, flower of wind (kieri), maize, and feather. |
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Shaman w/ Sacred Offerings (12"), by Juan Minjarez de la Cru
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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: The shaman will present the gods with the sacred offerings. To do this, he will use the sacred gourd bowl. The snakes will guide and protect the shaman during the sacred ritual. |
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Shaman Ritual w/ Peyote (12"), by Juan Minjarez de la Cruz
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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: During the ritual, a shaman will chant and pray to ask the gods for their permission to consume the peyote cactus. |
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Shaman w/ Drum & Tree of Wind (12"), by Pedro Flores
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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: The shaman begins the ritual by presenting sacred offerings to thank the gods and sacred spirits. The shaman will use the drum to chant and pray to the gods and spirits. |
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Shaman w/ Flower of Wind (12"), by Juan Minjarez de la Cruz
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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: The shaman will obtain power and wisdom by consuming the flower of wind, or kieri. The snake will protect and guide the shaman once he consumed the flower. |
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