Huichol Beaded Jaguar Handcrafted Sculpture 10”

Huichol Beaded Wood Jaguar. These are very sought after Mexican folk art objects. Czech glass beads, wood base. Dimensions are pictured in photos. Maya and Aztec cultures: The jaguar was worshipped as a deity and was believed to rule the underworld. The jaguar was also associated with strength and war. The Huichol Indians are a proud indigenous people found in the Sierra Madre regions of Nayarit/Jalisco. They have no written language & communicate w/ the spirit world through symbols and rituals. The bead works reflect the Huichol culture & their sacred traditions & beliefs. The sale of paintings & beadwork sustains their communities.