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SHAMANISM AND PEYOTE ART AMONG THE HUICHOL

The Huichol Indians of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico are world famous for their beautiful and colorful peyote-inspired religious and shamanic art. This site presents a host of information about Huichol culture, their religious and ceremonial practices, and the nature of the symbolism expressed in their art forms, such as yarn paintings, bead work, bowls, and nerikas. Discussions include information on shamanism, peyote, the state of Huichol culture today, and what is being done to preserve their traditional way of life and shamanic/artistic traditions. There are also numerous photos of Huichols in their colorful ceremonial regalia as well as many images of their sacred art. This is a great site for learning more about these interesting people and their religious traditions. There are also numerous links to other sites about the Huichol.

Wed, 28 Jun 2000 08:11:38 -0700

Submitted by: Martin Ball