Huichol Indian Sacred Rituals
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Huichol Indian Sacred Rituals
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The Huichol Indians of Mexico believe themselves to be "mirrors of the gods" and try to reflect a sacred vision of the world in their vibrantly colored weavings, called yarn paintings. The book features an introduction to Huichol culture, explanations of symbolic images and fifty color images. Valadez considers his art as a tool for preserving Huichol tradition and communicating its ancient knowledge to the modern world.
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