DepartmentLatin America

Yarn Painting

NameYarn Painting

CultureHuichol Indian

Date1952

Place madeJalisco, Mexico, North America

Mediumyarn, wood, beeswax

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1973.86.20

Object numberFA.1973.86.20

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionPainting fastened to board by means of beeswax, in blue, black, tan and yellow. Design of abstracted deer against dark background. According to vendor, this is an offering dedicated to the peyote cactus represented by the deer.

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