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Huichol Corn Festival Votive Beadwork Painting, "Festival of the Corn"

Product ID: 391723

By Higinio Hernandez, this colorful nierika, or votive "painting" depicts a festive Huichol tradition. After the corn harvest, the shaman leads a... more

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By Higinio Hernandez, this colorful nierika, or votive "painting" depicts a festive Huichol tradition. After the corn harvest, the shaman leads a fiesta during which the corn is "sacrificed" and eaten. Offerings are given to the gods, for if this ritual is not carried out, scorpions are thought to sting the children. A corn plant grows tall in the center of the composition, while village elders in traditional dress hold offerings on either side. The sacred blue deer appears with six-sided peyote blossoms and stars. The votive candle is an offering, and yellow scorpions scuttle up each side.

  • 1.04 kgs
  • 2.3 lbs
  • 40 cm W x 2 cm H
  • 15.75" W x 0.8" H

  • Glass beads, plywood and conacaste wood
  • Keep out of the sun
  • Keep out of heat
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Mounted on wood
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 391723

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