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Product ID: 128290

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4.1" W x 13.1" H x 5.9" D

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Weight: 2.3 lbs

Beadwork on copalillo wood

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Beadwork sculpture, 'Iguana Night Spirit'

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Beadwork sculpture, 'Iguana Night Spirit'

A Huichol iguana holds on to a tree trunk as it lifts its head to the moon. Its body is adorned with myriad mystical symbols, including a chameleon, said to represent the marakamé (shaman's) magic. Rurabe the magical star shines radiant along with the face of Kawuyumaire the deer, the scorpion guardians of the corn fields, and the "eye of God" talisman. Rigoberto Sotero crafts this sculpture entirely by hand, proud to share the art and the beliefs of his people, the Huichol.

Sotero crafts this piece with a handmade adhesive made of beeswax; please keep out of the sun or other sources of heat to prevent the adhesive from melting.

Your Price: $584.95

Retail Value: $1376.95 (You save 58%)

Rigoberto Sotero

"All of the items I make I do with love. I use bright colors because I want to transmit what is authentic and different about my community."

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Rigoberto Sotero

"Keaku! My name is Rigoberto and I was born on 14 February, 1965. I am Huichol, and as our traditions dictate, my parents taught me how to make nierika or beaded compositions. I have seven brothers and we all know how to make Huichol arts and crafts, because it is part of our customs.

"My wife and I moved to the city in 1990, and I work as a translator for the Department of Indigenous Languages.

"All of the items I make I do with love. I use bright colors because I want to transmit what is authentic and different about my community.

"I am pleased to be associated with Novica because it offers me the opportunity to have my people's work known to the rest of the world. That way people get to know our Huichol customs and help us preserve them."

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