Huichol Art - Turtle

Description

Huichol Art Sculpture - Tortoise lined with chaquira

The figures lined with beads are a unique decorative piece of its kind. The meeting of cultures is amalgamated in these pieces that combine the creativity of the hands of Mexican artists. The hands of the artisans transform the material, lining it with beads with beautiful and brilliant motifs. The result is a true explosion of colour, full of sacred symbols of their culture that they transmit to us through their work.

With the patience of the Huichol people, the artist's hands transform the tiny beads into beautiful motifs. The beads are adhered to the piece that has previously been covered with adhesive (Campeche wax). Huichol culture  It is guided by pre-Columbian shamanic traditions linked to ceremonies carried out in its historical past.

The hikuri (peyote) is the centerpiece of Huichol ritualism, revered for its healing properties and its ability to enlighten the one who partakes of it.

Maintenance: To prevent the tiny bead beads or thread from loosening and coming off, do not expose this piece to direct heat or light, as this may melt the Campeche wax (beeswax) adhesive and cause damage to the piece.