The Huichol Indians (pronounced Wee-Chol) can be found in the most remote regions of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. Their tribe numbers around 10,000 and they are known as a primitive nation still holding on ancient culture and customs. The Huichols embody their Gods and Mythology in each piece of their art work.

Their art serves as ceremonial pieces, as the pages of their history, the explanation of the world they live in, and to the forces governing their lives.

Each piece of art has been created by Huichol Shamans while in altered states of consciousness, sharing their visions while experiencing the scared peyote. Each color, every line, every symbol has a meaning carried out in the artwork they create.

Each yarn painting is one of a kind and are made from colored yarns pressed into beeswax & resin coated board. Each painting, depending on size and complexity can take anywhere from one month to six months to complete.

Works offered are by renowned Huichol artist, Jose Luis Chez. Each piece comes with a hand written explanation of the work on the reverse side of the wooden canvas. I will include a translation and any background information relating to the work. These and our other art work from Mexico have been directly collected from the artists in their native studios.

If we can help you in any way with more biographical information about any of our artists, please feel free to contact us with your questions through e-mail or the "Contact Us" section of our web site.