Mara'akame's Offering

Handmade indigenous artwork from the Wixárika (Huichol Tribe) This one-of-a-kind yarn painting is crafted by the visionary Wixárika artist and mara-akame (shaman), Eligio Carrillo. Eligio’s yarn paintings hold profound spiritual significance, serving as Nierikas, or sacred doorways to the divine—each piece is a passage into the spiritual world as envisioned by the shaman. Artist's Description: Symbol: This is where the Mara'akame presents the offerings in Real de Catorce while playing the drum at the sacred part of the mountain, the nierika. When he feels tired, Kauyumari comes to him with many words of encouragement, for Kauyumari's power is far greater — delivering candles and arrows to that sacred place. Overview Dimensions: 24" x 24" x 1/8" (Width x Height x Depth) Weight: 2.5 lbs Materials: Yarn pressed into beeswax on wood Certificate of Authenticity: Included