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Lizard Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3448/16

Very small lizard made of beads. The light teal body is formed by stitching the beads together with black thread. The lizard has a brown stripe down each side, and orange eyes. There is a single teal beaded loop under the neck.

  • Cultural Context

    The Wixáritari are known to the larger world as the Huichol, however that is not the name they use to refer to themselves.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Huichol
  • Material glass, cotton fibre
  • Measurements width 1.8 cm, depth 5.3 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Denise Jacques
  • Received from Denise Jacques
  • Made in Mexico
  • Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020
  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3448/0016

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