Shaman Deer Huichol Papier Mache Multicolor Mask Wayan Sukerni Featuring rainbow charms and a

Featuring rainbow charms and a silver-tone angel wing

Made by the women artisans of 31 Bits

Each strand is made of glass beads on elastic cord by women artisans in Kenya at Beadworks

71" L x 28" W (180 x 71

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Shaman Deer Huichol Papier Mache Multicolor Mask Wayan Sukerni Featuring rainbow charms and aHiginio Hernandez handcrafts this mask to ask the gods' assurance of an abundant maize harvest, as well as protection from the scorpions that guard it. A sacred symbol, this blue jikuri or peyote flower recalls millenary Huichol traditions. Kawuyumaire, the Huichol's elder brother, assumes the form of a deer to become a messenger from the gods. His presence is only perceptible through the consumption of peyote flowers. The Huichol draw, paint or make