Colorful Beaded Jaguar Skull Sculpture, Handmade in Mexico, One of a Kind Art For Sale

Genuine hand-beaded Huichol art from Nayarit, Mexico. A carved wood jaguar skull, fully covered in thousands of individually hand-set glass seed beads (chaquira) using the traditional beeswax-and-resin technique passed down through generations of Wixárika artisans.

The roaring jaguar is a sacred figure in Huichol cosmology a shamanic guardian spirit. The diamond and star patterns reference the "Ojo de Dios" (Eye of God), symbolizing insight and protection; the vivid banded colors lining the jaw reflect visionary imagery central to Huichol ceremonial art.

Details:

• Approx. 6" x 8"
• Solid wood carved base
• Thousands of hand-applied glass seed beads
• Handmade in Nayarit, Mexico by Huichol artisans
• High-quality craftsmanship, dense uniform beadwork, no gaps or fillers
• One of a kind pattern and color layout unique to this piece
• Gallery/collector quality statement piece