Huichol Indian Yarn Paintings
Though the vibrant yarn paintings of the Huichol Indians of northwestern Mexico have achieved a worldwide popularity in recent years, few outsiders know of the rich religious and cultural stories they contain. Mythic Visions: Yarn Paintings of a Huichol Shaman, a new exhibition opening January 26, 2006 at the Susquehanna Art Museum, features 31 yarn paintings by renowned shaman-artist José Benítez Sanchez. The exhibition which was organized by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology provides a rare glimpse into the complexities of the Huichol people's worldview. The exhibition runs through March 31, 2006.
Sponsored by a grant from the McCormick Family Foundation.