Cecilio Carrillo Bonilla. Yarn Painting, 2002. Colored yarn, beeswax, wood, 11 3/4 x 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 0.6 x 29.8 cm). Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Jeffrey Hettinger, 2013.82.26. © artist or artist's estate.

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Yarn Painting

2002

Cecilio Carrillo Bonilla

Mexican, Huichol (Wixárika)

Arts of the Americas

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Cecilio Carrillo Bonilla
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Colored yarn, beeswax, wood
Medium: colored, yarn, beeswax, wood
Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 0.6 x 29.8 cm)
Inscribed: Inscription on reverse side: “This is the peyotero in the desert looking for the peyote, the sacrament of the gods. The spirit of the peyote is mentioned in the regional fiesta or ceremony which is very traditional.”
Departments: Arts of the Americas