Strands of tiny seed beads in shades of purple align with fuchsia, burgundy and white. Meticulously crafted by hand, these dramatic statement earrings are more than four inches long. Artisans from...read more
In traditional Huichol style, tiny glass beads are individually applied by hand to this small papier mache skull using beeswax. Miguel Diaz in Mexico designs and crafts the sculpture, which features...read more
A brilliant star lances mystic rays across the forehead of this beaded mask by Higinio Hernandez. It casts white light on the tatei yukahima, or “corn plant,” its golden ears ready to harvest. Teruka...read more
Mysterious and serene, the features of this extraordinary Huichol mask are adorned with an array of ceremonial images. The personage wears a headdress with a glowing green peyote blossom, or jicuri....read more
With a patience characteristic of the Huichol people, the hands of Higinio Hernandez have transformed tiny chaquira beads into beautiful and glossy motifs adhered to a papier-mâché base. The result is...read more
A vivid surge of color spills from the dark, fertile earth in glorious abundance. The fearful presence of Teruka (meaning "guardian scorpion of the maize") stands sentry over the warra...read more
This is a slightly more modern take on traditional Wixárika (Huichol) jaguar heads. Instead of base made from wood, the head is formed using the more ecologically-friendly cartonería, a hard papier...read more
Snowflakes, stars, and flowers interact with deer and scorpions in this beautiful mask by Higinio Hernandez. Facial features have been originally outlined and magnificently complemented with an...read more
In traditional Huichol style, tiny glass beads are individually applied by hand to this small papier mache skull using beeswax. Mexico's Miguel Diaz designs and crafts the sculpture, which features...read more