Huichol Charm Beaded Papier Mache Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8890 colors my vary slightly

colors my vary slightly

The leather is tanned using the vegetable tanning method to protect the environment and the workers from harmful chemicals

and the parang or dagger

crafting beautiful attire and accessories from Peru

Thai artisan Pichaya has created an Om symbol

Huichol Charm Beaded Papier Mache Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8890 colors my vary slightlyHernndez depicts the peyote flower on the mask's forehead; the cheeks glow with images of the sun god. Two terukas scurry from the chin; these scorpions guard the maize. He celebrates Huichol custom with this mask as he finds inspiration in the psychedelic effects of jicur ('peyote flower'). Ingested only for ceremonial purposes, jicur is regarded as a sacred flower for it allows a person to see and communicate with the gods. Papier mache & beads Keep