Hands Around the World

 

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Mexico

 

Huichol Indians

The Huichol Indians of the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico are a very traditional tribe. They still speak their native language and adhere to native customs and beliefs. They are known for their beautiful yarn paintings and bead work. They cover a surface with bees wax and press tiny colorful beads into the wax to make beautifully detailed designs. They typically take peyote before they do their art work. The peyote sends them on travels where they see things that they then incorporate into their work. They also create intricate beaded jewelry.

 

Purepecha Indians

The Purepecha Indians are a very traditional tribe living in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. They still speak their native Indian tongue and adhere to many of the ancient customs. They make charming sculptures from area clay which they hand paint. They combine Catholicism with their native beliefs resulting in wonderfully colorful and fanciful folk art.

 

 

South America

Ecuador

 Quichua Indians

 

Clusters of nut shells on a wooden handle decorated with yarn.  Approx. 9 1/2" long.  Item EcM863 - $11.99	Rattle of llama hoof trimmings on a colorful hand woven strap.  Item EcM1095 - $11.99

 

 

                                

 

Indonesia

Bali

X-Large nut shells on a decorated bamboo handle.  Approx. 11"long.  Item BaM794 - $16.75

Flat Sea shells on a decorated bamboo handle.  Approx. 8 1/2" long.  Item BaM1369 - $10.99

 

This unusual instrument makes a clacking sound when you hold it by the tail and flip it forward. Hand carved, you can get the clacker in either a lizard (shown), turtle, or dolphin design. Item BaM1253 - $10.99

 

 

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