Neikame (José Carrillo Morales). The Eye of God (Nierika/El Ojo de Dios), 2009-2010. Gouache, 13 3/4 x 22 in. (34.9 x 55.9 cm). Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in honor of Jeffrey VanDyke, 2014.76.26. © artist or artist's estate.

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The Eye of God (Nierika/El Ojo de Dios)

2009-2010

Neikame (José Carrillo Morales)

Mexican, Huichol (Wixárika), born 1971

Arts of the Americas

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Maker/Artist: Neikame (José Carrillo Morales)
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Gouache
Medium: gouache
Dimensions: 13 3/4 x 22 in. (34.9 x 55.9 cm)
Inscribed: Translation of inscription on reverse of work: “In the center of the eye, another life is born where humans emerge. The night is divided into the day and the day gives life to the different being who feed off of the soul of the earth.”
Departments: Arts of the Americas
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