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Handmade Beaded Skull Figurine, "Huichol Grin"
Grinning widely, this small skull figurine adds a cultural accent to any space. Miguel Diaz in Mexico crafts the papier mache sculpture in the tradition of Huichol crafts, attaching tiny glass beads in elaborate patterns using beeswax as an adhesive. The Huichol or Wixarika are an indigenous people in central western Mexico.
- 80 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 6 cm H x 6 cm W x 8 cm D
- 2.4" H x 2.4" W x 3.1" D
- Papier mache, glass beads
- Keep out of heat
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Ethel
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10/12/2022
"Huichol Star"
Wish it was larger but great colors. I bought it for my son and he likes it.
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Tiffany
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10/11/2022
"My boyfriend loved it!"
My boyfriend says his spirit animal is the bison, and we both love huichol art so this was the perfect anniversary gift for him and he absolutely loved it! Id love to see bigger pieces of this kind of art.
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Noble Bison, Handmade Beaded Bison Figurine
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- This was a gift for: Boyfriend
- Occasion: anniversary
Beautiful Collectiom
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03/05/2022
"This buffalo is Awesome"
Pictures do not do this buffalo justice. The seed work is meticulous. I am in awe of this magnificent animal and have a large collection of buffalo figures. This seeded figure is one of my favorites.
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Noble Bison, Handmade Beaded Bison Figurine
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CF
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12/09/2021
"Beautiful artwork!"
The artist is wonderfully talented and consistent, as I keep purchasing his work. How gorgeous is this! I am in awe of his talent!
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- Hold trinkets, rings, etc
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Bab
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11/16/2021
"Lovely"
Its very beautiful. I hope that there will be more huichols in the future...
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