Painting

97-15-41

From: Mexico (Central America) | Jalisco | Zapopan

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-15-41
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Jalisco | Zapopan
Culture Area Central American
Creator Maria de la Cruz
Date Made 1990-1994
Section American
Materials Beeswax | Yarn | Wood
Description

Upper right is a warakame (shaman) singing prayers to the gods. Below are 3 human figures. In the top left, bottom left, and bottom right corners are large snakes. Along the left border, and bottom borders are 6 figures. The center is composed of spirit eye (nierica). Above the eye is the form of a house.

Height 60 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 1.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mark D. Lang, 1997
Other Number MaC-1 - Collector Number

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