Head of jaguar | Microchaquira

MX$ 4,000.00

Jaguar head - Figure covered with microchaquiras using the artistic technique of the Huichol (Wixarika) people.

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Description

Jaguar head lined with Huichol Art micro beads

Huichol art is known for its intricate decoration technique using small colorful beads called chaquiras or microchaquiras. The special Huichol jaguar head is an artistic creation that reflects the rich tradition and culture of the Huichol people, an indigenous community in Mexico known for their colorful and symbolic art.

A Huichol jaguar head with microchaquira is a traditional artwork of the Huichol culture in Mexico that represents the figure of a jaguar, a significant and sacred animal in Huichol cosmology. These jaguar heads are made with a base of wood or some other resistant material, on which small glass beads called microchaquira are attached. Huichol artists use these beads to create detailed and colorful designs that represent the jaguar's fur, as well as other symbolic and decorative elements.

The creation of a Huichol jaguar head with microchaquira is a meticulous process that requires skill and precision. Each chaquira bead is individually placed on the surface, either following a pre-established design or created intuitively by the artist. These works of art are not only appreciated for their visual beauty, but also for their deep cultural significance within the Huichol tradition, where the jaguar represents strength, power and connection to the spiritual world.

Additional information

Weight 0.32 kg
Dimensions 12 × 13 × 11 cm

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