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Stunning, authentic Wixárika (Huichol) yarn art painting, created by artist Rosendo López García. This piece is a vibrant and intricate example of indigenous Mexican folk art, meticulously crafted with colored yarn pressed onto a board coated with beeswax.
Key Features:
Artist: Signed by Rosendo López García on the back of the frame.
Provenance: The art comes with a handwritten note, penned by the artist himself (in Spanish), detailing the rich spiritual symbolism of every element in the painting. A translation of this fascinating text is included below.
Inscription on Back: The back of the board is inscribed in marker:
"Rosendo López García"
"ARTE WIXÁRIKA"
"DE STA. CATARINA"
"MPIO. DE MEZQUITIC"
"JALISCO."
Vibrant Imagery: The artwork features a dense, interconnected world of sacred figures on a deep blue background, including Father Sun (Tayau), a guardian serpent, a Wiki bird (freedom), a Katira candle, a Marsra deer (Tamatz Kavyumari, Lord of Animals), peyote, a shaman's staff (Muwieri), a house of worship (Xiriki), and more.
Condition: The piece is in exceptional vintage condition. The colors remain incredibly vivid, and the intricate yarn work is tight and intact. The simple, natural wood base shows minor age-appropriate wear.
Artist's Description & Symbolism (Translated):
The artwork is accompanied by a handwritten letter from the artist, Rosendo López García. According to his text, the painting is a "Sacred Place."
Here is a summary of the symbols he describes:
Tayau - Father Sun: Radiates his essence and splendor onto the offerings.
Cornfield (Milpa): A cloud lets rain fall on the field. A guardian snake descends from it.
Deer (Marsra): Identified as the divine messenger, Tamatz Kavyumari, Elder Brother and Lord of Animals.
Peyote (Hikuri): Described as the "essence of nature" used by marakame shamans to contact and see the gods in their sacred places.
Staff of Power (Muwieri): A wand with feathers that attracts the mystical force of the universe.
This is not just a decorative object, but a deeply spiritual narrative from the Wixárika cosmology. It is a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality piece with full documentation directly from the artist.
Please review the photos carefully for details on condition and craftsmanship. The item is sold as-is. Shipping will be carefully packed.
