Painting

97-15-18

Location: On Display in the Between Worlds/Entre Mundos: Visions of the Wixaritari

From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit | Tepic | Comunidad Indigena de Zitakua

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-15-18
Current Location Between Worlds/Entre Mundos: Visions of the Wixaritari - On Display
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit | Tepic | Comunidad Indigena de Zitakua
Culture Area Central American
Creator Jose Benitez Sanchez
Period Late 20th Century
Date Made circa 1995
Section American
Materials Beeswax | Yarn | Wood
Description

Two reclined figures with backs to lower border. Above are two red and green mountains. Between the mountains is the tree of life, from its branches rises the representation of a purple winged god (diose). To left and to right are deer.

Height 60 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mark D. Lang, 1997
Other Number JS-41 - Collector Number

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