Neikame (José Carrillo Morales). Wirikuta (Real de Catorce), 2007. Acrylic and beads on cardboard, 11 x 13 3/4 in. (27.9 x 34.9 cm). Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in memory of Josephine M. Guarino, 2015.68.29. © artist or artist's estate.

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Wirikuta (Real de Catorce)

2007

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: Acrylic and beads on cardboard
Medium: acrylic, beads, cardboard
Dimensions: 11 x 13 3/4 in. (27.9 x 34.9 cm)
Inscribed: Inscription on verso: "Una flor que se acaba, una flor que vuela hacia el tiempo para buscar nuevos orizontes [sic]. Lo único que nos queda es contemplar la injusticia que existe en el mundo." Translation: “One flower dies and another flower flies through time looking for new horizons. All that is left is to contemplate the injustice that exists in the world.”
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