The Eye of God (Nierika/El Ojo de Dios)
Caption
Neikame (José Carrillo Morales) (Mexican, Huichol (Wixárika), born 1971). The Eye of God (Nierika/El Ojo de Dios), 2009–2010. Gouache, 13 3/4 x 22 in. (34.9 x 55.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Jeffrey VanDyke, 2014.76.26.
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
The Eye of God (Nierika/El Ojo de Dios)
Date
2009–2010
Medium
Gouache
Classification
Dimensions
13 3/4 x 22 in. (34.9 x 55.9 cm)
Inscriptions
Translation of inscription on reverse of work: “In the center of the eye, another life is born where humans emerge. The night is divided into the day and the day gives life to the different being who feed off of the soul of the earth.”
Credit Line
Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Jeffrey VanDyke
Accession Number
2014.76.26
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