Huichol Yarn Painting Note Card Set Horizons Senior Conservation Scientist Emeritus at

Senior Conservation Scientist Emeritus at the National Gallery

Martin Hennings

today many Harvey Houses serve as museums

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to the pueblos along the Rio Grande and the villages in the mountains between Santa Fe and Taos

Huichol Yarn Painting Note Card Set Horizons Senior Conservation Scientist Emeritus atNierikas (pronounced Near eeka) are traditional yarn paintings made by the Huichol people. Natural glue, made from tree resin and beeswax, is applied to a board and yarn is pressed into it and left to harden. The designs and symbols on the Nierikas are based on their myths, stories and personal daily activities. This 8 blank note card set, with 4 different designs, make for a colorful all occasion card. 8 envelopes are included. 5"x7" cards.