By Higinio Hernandez, this colorful nierika, or votive "painting" depicts a festive Huichol tradition. After the corn harvest, the shaman leads a fiesta during which the corn is...read more
Six-sided stars float inside a green and yellow hexagon to center a bright nierika, or votive beadwork "painting" by Kupihaute. Dancing butterflies surround the image in his composition...read more
White rabbits chase glowing orange deer around an exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork composition by Kupihaute, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals. The artisan, who writes...read more
Green stalks of corn reach skyward to cradle a radiant peyote bud in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork "painting" by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition...read more
Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes...read more
A myriad shades of blue conjure a cool and soothing universe in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. Scorpions scuttle purposefully around the center of the composition...read more