Huichol Beaded Mask with Sacred Symbols Indigenous Mexican Folk Art

ABOUT THIS HUICHOL BEADED MASK This beaded mask was crafted by Huichol indigenous people, one of the most important creators of Mexican Folk art. Their craft is somehow a Shamanic art, since they represen their own vision of the universet with sacred animals. This mask depicts the deer and the sacred peyote plant, which they use during their ceremonies to get a connection with the universe through the guidance of their chaman or Marakame.  TECHNICAL DATA HEIGHT 2 cm / .78 In.  LENGHT 20.2 cm /  7.9 In. WIDTH 12.4 cm / 4.8 In. APROX. WEIGHT 218 gr / 7.7 Oz. MADE OF Wood, bees wax & beads REGION Jalisco & Nayarit, Mexico ETHNIC GROUP Huichol / Wirrarika SKU HA1607 CARE Avoid contact with heat, Clean with a soft dry cloth