Alejandrine de la Rosa. Yarn Painting, 2002. Colored yarn, beeswax, wood,, 11 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 11 15/16 in. (30.3 x 2.9 x 30.3 cm). Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Robert Gomez, 2013.82.27. © artist or artist's estate.

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Yarn Painting

2002

Alejandrine de la Rosa

Mexican, Huichol (Wixárika)

Arts of the Americas

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Maker/Artist: Alejandrine de la Rosa
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Colored yarn, beeswax, wood,
Medium: colored, yarn, beeswax, wood
Dimensions: 11 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 11 15/16 in. (30.3 x 2.9 x 30.3 cm)
Inscribed: Translation of inscription on reverse: “The bull is tied to the tree so it can be sacrificed before the house of the gods with the flowers and other offerings.”
Departments: Arts of the Americas
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