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The Huichol Indians Of Mexico

The Huichol Indians (pronouncedtheir religious beliefs. Their colorful
"Wee-chol") are an indigenous tribe ofclothing is said to give pleasure to
traditional people living in westerntheir divinities, ensuring the kindness
central Mexico, in the states of Jaliscoof the deities and protection of the
and Nayarit. Many live in smallpeople. The Huichol men wear elaborately
scattered settlements high in the Sierraembroidered muslin pants, a long tunic
Madre Mountains. Because of the extremethat is wrapped around the waist and
remoteness of this rugged mountain area,held in place by a hand-woven belt, and
the Huichol were not conquered by thea kerchief which may be embroidered or
Spaniards, nor greatly changed bycan be made from a combination of
Mexican culture. They remain one of theembroidery and felt. Hand-woven and
last tribes in North America stillembroidered bags are often worn, and
living much as they did in pre-Columbianduring ceremonies a large hat with
times, maintaining many of their agelessfeathers may be worn as well. Huichol
rituals and beliefs. Today it iswomen typically wear delicately
estimated there are only about 10,000embroidered peasant dresses.
Huichol Indians still in existence.The Huichol are a highly creative people
The Huichol believe themselves to beand reflect their strong ceremonial
"mirrors of the gods" and try to reflecttraditions and rich mythology in their
a sacred vision of the world, bothvisionary art work. These visions are
physically and spiritually. To theoften inspired by their peyote god whose
Huichol, everything is alive and has adivine gift enables them to communicate
soul (called kupuri) and is thereforewith all the gods. These mystical
divine. They are a deeply religiousexperiences can only be told by the
people and worship multiple deities.shamans, but all are encouraged to
They make offerings and prayers toexpress them in their art and offerings.
assure the protection and goodwill ofThrough their artwork, whether it be
these deities.beaded art (chaquira) or yarn painting
The Huichol Indian tribe sees dress as(nierika), the Huichol encode and
another important way of expressingdocument their spiritual knowledge.



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