DepartmentLatin America

The Transformation of the Wolf People into Huichols and the Origin of the Peyote Tradition

NameYarn Painting

Maker Mariano Valadez (born 1952)

CultureHuichol; Wixárika

Date1989

Place madeSantiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico, North America

MediumYarn, beeswax, wood

Dimensions44 7/8 in. (114 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.28.1

Object numberFA.1989.28.1

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionRound yarn painting. Depicts the wolf people learning about peyote and becoming human. Vibrant colors- Blue, orange, green, predominate center has offering bowl with 2 deer surrounded by 2 snakes. The sun is at top with 2 deer guardian spirits. Wolf people at bottom.