Huichol: Yarn Butterfly Gold Gourd cross Gorgeous little dove by Oaxacan

Gorgeous little dove by Oaxacan woodcarving artists Carolina Sandoval and Kengi Santos

Dimensions: 7''Tall 4

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Huichol: Yarn Butterfly Gold Gourd cross Gorgeous little dove by OaxacanThis exquisite natural gourd has been beautifully transformed by Huichol (Wixrika) artists using the traditional yarn painting technique known as nierika, in which beeswax and resin are applied to the surface, and fine strands of yarn are carefully placed by hand to form intricate designs. The top half of the gourd features soft earth tone yarnswarm grays, creams, and goldsarranged in elegant Huichol motifs. At the center is a butterfly, a powerful