Huichol Indian Folk Art Painting~ Sacred Sun

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Welcome to Peyote People, proud Ebay powerseller and Paypal verified. We have an office in Toronto, Canada for your convinience but are based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico w we have run a Native Folk Art Gallery since 1997 that works directly with the Huichol artists and their families. This is an extraordinary yarn painting that measures 12"x12". The artist, Lucas Castro is one of the most accomplished yarn artists around today. Lucas learned his trade from both his father and his elder brother. His father, the late Daniel Castro, was a well respected Shaman or Mara'akame who was widely recognized as one of the foremost pioneers of the yarn art in the 1960's. Lucas' brother, Eliseo Castro is very well known and has been featured in many books, including 'Art of the Huichol Indians' on pg. 86 and 95 in photos by Kal Muller and Peter Collings. Lucas is from a small ranch called Acatita not far from the temple in Las Guyabas in the San Andres Cohamiata district of the Huichol Sierra. His attention to detail has made him one of the foremost yarn artists creating life like scenes that show his cultures beliefs and traditions like never before. Please note that the winner will pay $15 for shipping from Mexico to your door by air courier; SAVE up to 50% on the shipping by combining items!!! Paypal, Bidpay and Money Orders are all accepted, read more

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