This is Huichol yarn painting created by Jose de la Cruz in 1969. The figures in the painting are an eagle, snake, and cactus. It is made out of yarn and beeswax on wood.

Internet Resources: Here are some links which will get you started in your quest for knowledge. The Internet is growing at an astounding rate. This list does not include every Website on Huichol Indians, only the best of the sites that we visited! Lonely Planet Destinations Webpage at: http://www.lonelyplanet.com.au/ dest/dest.htm Dance of the Deer Foundation Center for Shamanic Studies Huichol Webpage at: http://www.shamanism.com/ huichol.html Mexico Connect; Huichol Indians, their and Symbols Web page at: http://www.mexconnect.com/ mex_/huichol/abt_huit.htm

Museum Loan Kits: A kit is available for the topic of Huichol Indians: Artifact Kit - Mexico - Huichol Indians Kits can be checked out by Illinois School Teachers free of charge. For a complete list of kit topics please visit: educational loan kits For more information please contact Bob DeHoet at (618) 453-5388 or email him at: drhoet@siu.edu

Printed Resources: The Museum Explorers Library contains books on Mexico. Books in this special library can be checked out by Museum Explorer teachers free of charge. Please see our Museum Explorers Library Web page.

Previous Explorer Projects: This is a list of Museum Explorer Projects completed by teachers and students in the past three years. No previous school projects have been completed on Huichol Indians. To view other school pages please visit our Museum Explorers School Pages.

This is a Huichol man's handbag. It is made out of wool.