“ Jaguar statue – Wixarika – Huichol art “
Item Description
* 100% Mexican
* Handmade by indigenous Mexicans
Dimensions: 3.5” wide 3.5″ height
Item details
* Materials: Chaquiras, and Campeche wax.
* Manufacturing process: Campeche wax will be evenly dispersed on sculpture, this wax will serve as a glue and allow the beads to be easily placed on the surface.
Order carefully we’ll packed ✅
Product in sent in a box ✅
Shipping priority mail 3-5 business days✅
Express shipping is available for an additional charge, please ask ✅
Can send this with a special dedicatory✅
It can be sent with a special wrapping as a gift (please notify)✅
Any question please don’t hesitate, we usually respond in less than an hour 😀
Wixárika Huichol bead art is a traditional form of art practiced by the Wixárika people of western Mexico. This intricate art form involves applying small glass or plastic beads to a surface, such as a wooden or gourd object, using beeswax or resin as an adhesive.
The designs used in Wixárika bead art are often highly symbolic and reflect the cosmology and spiritual beliefs of the Wixárika people. Common motifs include depictions of the sun, moon, stars, and animals such as deer and snakes, which are considered sacred.
The colors used in Wixárika bead art also have symbolic meaning. For example, blue is associated with the ocean and the sky, while green represents the earth and the natural world.
Wixárika bead art is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, with each piece requiring hours or even days to complete. The art form has gained international recognition and is now sold in markets and galleries throughout Mexico and beyond. However, it is important to note that the commercialization of Wixárika bead art has also led to issues of cultural appropriation and exploitation, with some artists and sellers profiting from the art without proper acknowledgement or compensation to the Wixárika people who originated it.
“ Jaguar statue – Wixarika – Huichol art “
Item Description
* 100% Mexican
* Handmade by indigenous Mexicans
Dimensions: 3.5” wide 3.5″ height
Item details
* Materials: Chaquiras, and Campeche wax.
* Manufacturing process: Campeche wax will be evenly dispersed on sculpture, this wax will serve as a glue and allow the beads to be easily placed on the surface.
Order carefully we’ll packed ✅
Product in sent in a box ✅
Shipping priority mail 3-5 business days✅
Express shipping is available for an additional charge, please ask ✅
Can send this with a special dedicatory✅
It can be sent with a special wrapping as a gift (please notify)✅
Any question please don’t hesitate, we usually respond in less than an hour 😀
Wixárika Huichol bead art is a traditional form of art practiced by the Wixárika people of western Mexico. This intricate art form involves applying small glass or plastic beads to a surface, such as a wooden or gourd object, using beeswax or resin as an adhesive.
The designs used in Wixárika bead art are often highly symbolic and reflect the cosmology and spiritual beliefs of the Wixárika people. Common motifs include depictions of the sun, moon, stars, and animals such as deer and snakes, which are considered sacred.
The colors used in Wixárika bead art also have symbolic meaning. For example, blue is associated with the ocean and the sky, while green represents the earth and the natural world.
Wixárika bead art is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, with each piece requiring hours or even days to complete. The art form has gained international recognition and is now sold in markets and galleries throughout Mexico and beyond. However, it is important to note that the commercialization of Wixárika bead art has also led to issues of cultural appropriation and exploitation, with some artists and sellers profiting from the art without proper acknowledgement or compensation to the Wixárika people who originated it.
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