Yarn Painting
Caption
Cecilio Carrillo Bonilla (Mexican, Huichol (Wixárika)). Yarn Painting, 2002. Colored yarn, beeswax, wood, 11 3/4 x 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 0.6 x 29.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Jeffrey Hettinger, 2013.82.26.
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Artist
Title
Yarn Painting
Date
2002
Medium
Colored yarn, beeswax, wood
Classification
Dimensions
11 3/4 x 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 0.6 x 29.8 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscription on reverse side: “This is the peyotero in the desert looking for the peyote, the sacrament of the gods. The spirit of the peyote is mentioned in the regional fiesta or ceremony which is very traditional.”
Credit Line
Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Jeffrey Hettinger
Accession Number
2013.82.26
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