Description
🌞Huichol Yarn Painting – Sun & Moon Eclipse Nierika with Peyote
This handcrafted Huichol yarn painting, called a nierika, shows the sun and moon joining in an eclipse. Around them are peyote symbols, placed with care using colorful yarn pressed into beeswax on a wooden base. Its detailed patterns and bright tones make it a striking piece for walls, shelves, or personal collections.
📝 Description written by the artist:
“In this painting, we see an eclipse between the moon and the Sun God, the deity of the Huichol maracames — healers who perform cleansing rituals. The artwork also depicts the creation of peyote flowers, called Hikuri, which are considered very sacred. These are used as medicine and are traditionally offered by maracame shamans. The piece reflects Huichol history, culture, and tradition.”
🌟Features
- Dimensions: 30 cm × 30 cm × 0.5 cm
- Square wood panel
- suitable for wall art or display spaces
- Crafted on a wooden base with yarn and natural beeswax
🌵Symbolism of Peyote in Huichol Culture
The sun and moon: represent balance and harmony, while peyote is seen as a sacred plant used in ceremonies to seek spiritual guidance.
Peyote: A central figure in Huichol cosmology, peyote represents perception, spiritual insight, and the connection to deities and ancestors. Its repeated form in yarn art reinforces clarity, resilience, and ancestral guidance through nature.
📌Care Instructions
Keep out of direct sunlight and avoid high humidity.
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