Basket

About this object

Narrative

The Wixáritari are known to the larger world as the Huichol, however that is not the name they use to refer to themselves.

Cultural context

contemporary; tourist art; ritual

Physical description

Diagonal lattice twining technique used in weaving the base (part a) and lid (part b). Both pieces have flat bottoms with four corners and round rims. Ends have been folded over and re-worked into weaving.