Mexico's Huichol resource page: their culture, symbolism, art
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Descendents of the Aztec, the Huichol number about 18,000, most of which live in the sierra of Jalisco and Nayarit. Having withstood the Spanish Invasion, they are still striving to keep their culture alive and viable, despite the ever increasing physical and cultural encroachment of their Mexican neighbors. Peyote is a focal point for their ceremonies, and their colorful beadwork and yarnwork reflects a reverent and symbiotic relationship with nature.
The People
- The Huichol of Jalisco and Nayarit by Robert Otey
- 20 Years visiting the Huichol A personal reflection on the current state of Huichol life by Tom Meyers
- Guadalupe and the way of the Huichol The Huichol way is the way of the Heart by Anne Paule Picker
- The Huichols: a culture in transition Viewpoints from within the culture by Susana Eger Valadez
- Traveling exhibit offers portal into the Huichol world by Erin Cassin
- The Huichol: personal reminiscences by Ronald A. Barnett
Huichol Literature
- In English and Español A brief review by Glenn Welker with internal links to samples and references
Symbolism & Art
- Huichol art, a matter of survival by Ron Barnett
- Huichol Indians: their art and symbols An introduction by Angela Corelis
- Symbolism used by the Huichols An explanation of common symbols by Angela Corelis
- The Huichol people of Mexico and their symbols Deer, maize and peyote, the three critical symbols by Robert Otey
- Symbolic Huichol art: journeys of vision by Judy King
- Huichol art by Rita Pomade
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Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Huichol girl making mask
Shamanism
- Huichol shamanic art The influence of shamanic visions on Huichol art by Dr. Thomas Pinkson
- Comprehending shamanism in the Huichol world A brief introduction by Dr. Thomas Pinkson
- Huichol voices An accounting of a unique ritual by C. J. English
Cultural sponsors and links
Picture galleries — a visual thrill
- The Huichol people
- Huichol art
- More Huichol art
- Huichol art beaded suns, moons and animals
- Huichol beaded masks
Huichol Art
The Huichol of Mexico: Cooperating Sites and Credits
This Feature Section on the Huichol, their culture, history and art, could not have been possible without the cooperation and support of a number of people and their web sites. To them we at Mexico Connect give thanks, and invite you to visit their sites.
- Native Literature Site
- The Huichol Center for Cultural Survival
- Charmayne McGee's Site
- Dr. Thomas Pinkson's Site
- Dance of the Deer Foundation
- MAPS Home Page
Published on
July 1, 2009
