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Product ID: 152777

 

7.9" W x 14.0" H x 1.8" D

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Weight:  1.7 lbs

 

Beadwork on copalillo wood

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Keep out of the sun

 

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Beadwork mask, 'Duality'

This stunning mask is created by Huichol artist Rigoberto Sotero, and in it he reveals his people's mystical symbols. The peyote flower, or jicurí, on the chin is deemed sacred and symbolizes life and success. It is flanked by serpents representing the god that rules the seas. Deer are the sacred messengers of the gods, and they decorate the cheeks. Werika, the two-headed eagle occupies the forehead. The Huichol people believe she...

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Beadwork mask, 'Duality'

This stunning mask is created by Huichol artist Rigoberto Sotero, and in it he reveals his people's mystical symbols. The peyote flower, or jicurí, on the chin is deemed sacred and symbolizes life and success. It is flanked by serpents representing the god that rules the seas. Deer are the sacred messengers of the gods, and they decorate the cheeks. Werika, the two-headed eagle occupies the forehead. The Huichol people believe she has two heads, because one is for being in touch with the gods, and the other for looking after her Huichol children.

Sotero crafts this original mask by hand, carefully affixing each chaquira bead on the copalillo wood mask. He prepares his own adhesive using bee's wax, therefore it is important not to place the mask under direct sunlight or next to a source of heat.
Your Price: $354.95
Retail Value: $715.95 (You save 50%)
 
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Rigoberto Sotero

Rigoberto Sotero

"All of the items I make I do with love. I use bright colors because I want to transmit what is authentic and different about my community."
"Keaku! My name is Rigoberto and I was born on 14 February, 1965. I am Huichol, and as our traditions dictate, my parents taught me how to make nierika or beaded compositions. I have seven brothers...

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Rigoberto Sotero

"Keaku! My name is Rigoberto and I was born on 14 February, 1965. I am Huichol, and as our traditions dictate, my parents taught me how to make nierika or beaded compositions. I have seven brothers and we all know how to make Huichol arts and crafts, because it is part of our customs.

"My wife and I moved to the city in 1990, and I work as a translator for the Department of Indigenous Languages.

"All of the items I make I do with love. I use bright colors because I want to transmit what is authentic and different about my community.

"I am pleased to be associated with Novica because it offers me the opportunity to have my people's work known to the rest of the world. That way people get to know our Huichol customs and help us preserve them."

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