im sorting old vhs tapes from 2001/2002 in the haus für poesie (house for poetry) in berlin, germany rn. I find this tape and on the server I see that there is a yt vid link attached to the entry. Well, that's how I got here, how did you?

I was under the impression the people shifted from dyed seeds and stones to glass beads for consumer sales starting in the 50's instead of it being implied that this is the beginning of the art form. I know a couple Huichol artists who say their art spans many centuries time. They enjoy talking with us bead mosaic artists because of the similarities and differences in the two distinctive branches.

We are not descendent of the Aztec, white people always wanna speak on our culture but they can’t they are not us. We are not huichol either we are Wixarika.

Wonderful

Amazing beautiful black sister

Love especially the beginning.

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this is so incredible, reminds me of the film daughters of the dust, so happy I found this

I recently came into possession of one of these pieces of art. Is there a place to have them appraised?

My great grandmother was Chickasaw...they were southeastern people who nearly their language and cultural practices. The children were kidnapped and sent to,horrific schools where they received physical punishment for speaking their language. The suicide rate was high. Some children died escaping in winter. The schools attracted sadistic, sexually perverse adults. But the some Chickasaw men and women managed to hold on to their language...it’s taught in the local, tribal school today. Some cultural practices were remembered as well, some found amount the record of anthropologists. They are gifted, creative people. It has been a struggle to ,earn if my great-grandmother’s culture...my paternal grandmother, whom I love very much taught me some things...mostly to love nature and share what I have with others. My father taught me so much about nature.I miss them berry much. I am not Chickasaw by culture. I value that part of my heritage with all my heart.

Look like she will leave a nigga sprung on that good Haitian punani 😍🤤

Your poem is beautiful Sis!!!

CENTRAL to their religion is the gathering of hikuri (peyote-a hallucinogenic cactus in the place they call Wirikuta. Their religion consists of four principal deities: the trinity of Corn, Blue Deer and Peyote, and the Eagle, all descended from their Sun God, "Tao Jreeku". Most Huichols retain the traditional beliefs and are resistant to change. Like many indigenous American groups, Huichols have traditionally used the peyote (hikuri) cactus in religious rituals. Huichol practices seem to reflect pre-Columbian practices particularly accurately. These rituals involve singing, weeping, and contact with ancestor spirits. "It is Wirikuta, where the Huichol go each year to collect peyote." they eat enough peyote (a hallucinogen) to have visions. Because of the visions and effects of the plant, the shaman is able to speak to the gods and ensure the regeneration of the Huichols' souls. As stated by Pedro Medellin, the head of a government study on peyote population in Huichol sacred areas, "If peyote disappears, then their whole culture disappears." From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Be very careful if you don't want to participate in their religious activity OR advocate a religion that doesn't support false gods.

what a beautiful documentary. I am a bead weaver, and have always been fascinated by the art of the Huichol. Your film has given me a new appreciaion for it.

I recently found out that I have Huichol ancestors. Watching this and discovering my beautiful culture brought me to tears.

Gorgeous! What kind of glue is used?

Ayibobo

Isabel was a friend and is sorely missed, Thank you for capturing and honoring some of Iza's best essence for all to know. Peace

Thank you for your kind words. We're glad it moved you. Hope you have a chance to hear Lenelle perform live sometime. She is a wonder, as you can see. With much appreciation, Mara

BEAUTIFULLY done Mara ... This resonated so deeply for me! :) Thank You! ... it comes together like pieces of a puzzle! What a blessing you are for creating such a masterpiece ♥

Está super gringo y explotador tu trip, so sad.

Awesome vid, thanks.

No matter how you shoot the bow..or how you aim or whatever style of bow you have..archery is archery and it rocks :)

Beautiful

Huichol art, is the most beautiful art you will ever see. To me it is. Thank you for posting this video.

beautiful ! - i tried to do something similar, with pictures of trees, and music by hank roberts - but it doesn't compare ! - these pictures are really wonderful ! about music, at 1:20, it sounds very much (briefly) like a song by marc ducret (robert's fellow on a few occasions) - i think he picked this melody, in the course of his improvisation (supposing that it IS an improvisation) - right ?...

Yes, I will post the text here once I have the poet's permission. Thanks for your interest. Mara

Thank you for posting this video - so amazing. It perfectly encapsulates the dichotomy that exists between day to day life and a life lived infused by Spirit. Gorgeous!

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Wait for the gas drilling companies to have a proven track record in Pennsylvania before letting them into New York State. We New Yorkers can wait. Why be the guinea pig? Let Pennsylvania be the guinea pig; they've already plunged headfirst into it in Pennsylvania.

beautiful movement.

You are most welcome. Glad it helps your students. What age are they? They are unique and fascinating indeed. I'm working on a one hour piece about their way of life and challenges to maintaining it.

nice...

why not put a link in your description?

Fabulous! So beautiful in its gentle simplicity. It transports you to a higher awareness. Well done!

Wow...just beautiful. Both music and photos! This was just the peaceful moment I was seeking today. Thanks and keep me posted when you release others.

What a wonderful piece of art. Helena you are on fire (and earth and water and air) and yes spacious too with your work. Your eye inspires my eye to look more openly at what is before me, thanks. Hank... you are fearless, one with the sound the images sing. Mara, a dancer who puts it all the limbs together. You three together, altogether beautiful.

Helena - this is beautiful. I was just wanting a bit of relaxation. Viewing your beautiful photographs and listening to the wonderful music was just what I needed.

soothing!