Teruka-Warra
Handmade Huichol Folk Art Beaded Mask
Huichol culture is guided by pre-Columbian shamanic traditions linked to ceremonies performed in their storied past. The jicuri (peyote) is the centerpiece of Huichol ritualism, revered for its curative properties and its ability to enlighten those who partake of it. Higinio Hernandez and his family preserve their cultural heritage through expressive bead art, representing essential Huichol symbols like jicuri, marra (deer), berika (eagle), and iko (corn). For these ornaments, each brilliant bead is affixed by hand to a papier-mâché base, the resulting symmetry requires high standards of patience and concentration.
- Beads on paper mache
- 0.66 lbs
- Size: 12.5 inches H x 6.3 inches W x 3.1 inches D
- Made in Mexico