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This mask has a butterfly as a focal point on the forehead, signifying freedom. The chaquira, or seed beads, are applied by coating the surface of the carving with a special beeswax mixture. Then beads are applied one by one using needles. The vision of the artist comes to life as the beads are applied. The beading is perfect with every bead in place. This can be seen by clicking on each image where it will expand, showing the incredible detail of this art. The mask is 4.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide.
Seen in real life this mask comes to life and is imbued with the Huichol connection to the spirit world.
This piece is created with size 11 beads which are larger than are used on our other Huichol pieces, where smaller size 14 beads are used. The smaller size bead allows more detail. This piece, created with larger beads, is wonderful on its own as well.
Do not place this art in hot direct sunlight. This may soften the beeswax. Otherwise, with gently handling, this art will stay in perfect shape.
SEE THE HUICHOL ART PAGE FOR AN INTRODUCTION OF THIS HUICHOL ART FOR AN IN-DEPTH EXPLANATION OF THESE PARTICULAR HUICHOL INDIANS AND THEIR ART.
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