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This beautiful prayer bowl is created using the bottom of a gourd which forms a bowl. The tiny chaquira, or seed beads, are applied by coating the inside of the gourd with a special beeswax mixture. Then the beads are applied one by one using a needle, bringing the vision of the artist to life. The beading is perfect with every bead in place. This can easily be seen by clicking on each image where it will expand, showing the incredible detail of this art. Because smaller size 14 seed beads are used instead of the usual larger size 11, the level of skill and artistry required is extremely high. This gallery-quality bowl will amaze you!

Prayer bowls have traditionally been used in Huichol ceremonies and hold offerings such as peyote, ceremonial arrows, and “muvieris” or prayer sticks.

The sacred symbols used in this piece are the three striking lizards around a central peyote. The symbols signify, respectively, the eyes of spirit and success in life. The use of iridescent blue, red, taupe and yellow with gold accents is quite striking. This wonderful bowl will not disappoint!

The bowl is just under 4″ inches in diameter and an inch deep.

Seen in real life, this bowl is imbued with the Huichol connection to the spirit world.

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 OR CLICK “BACK TO SITE” AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR AN IN-DEPTH EXPLANATION OF THESE PARTICULAR HUICHOL INDIANS AND THEIR ART.

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