Owl - Figures lined with beads

Huichol Art - Owl lined with beads

The owl Huichol reflect the most complete interaction between indigenous and nonindigenous in contemporary Mexico. In traditional Huichol rites masked dancers represent wild beings coastal plains associated with the primary growth, the uninitiated and non-indigenous (mestizo); Huichol art masks those that are made with colorful beads show and work with the Huichol symbols are easily recognized as deer, eagle, peyote, snake, scorpion and several others.