Plaque

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

Small plaque with upward curving edges. Upper surface painted red with a starfish made of beeswax at centre. Surface of wax covered with a white crystal-like substance. Red glass bead pressed into centre of animal.