Huichol Mexican Folk Art Cast Resin Human Skull By Florencio Lopez

Welcome to Peyote People

Huichol art abounds today in places like ebay, as well as tourist towns like Puerto Vallarta. A simple google search will bring up more web sites than there are Huichol!! The true art however is very difficult to find. It does not come from Huichol that live in the city, but rather those who actually live in the sierra, those who are involved in doing the ceremonies and rituals that make up what it means to be Huichol. Florencio Lopez the son of Don Jacinto Lopez Ramirez, one of the founding fathers of the bead art. Florencio's family, as one of the pioneering families of the art, has been doing the bead art for over 30 years. Huichol Indian Hand Beaded and Signed Cast Resin Human Skull Using Glass Beads. that measures 3" Tall 3"width 5.5"long. Peyote People has been recognized by the Huichol Traditional Government of San Andres Cohamiata for its work in the community and started a Fair Trade co-operative that promotes cultural authenticity by working with Huichol that actually live in the Sierra and are actively involved in the presvation of their cultures traditions.

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