Shaman Deer Huichol Papier Mache Multicolor Mask Diabetes Awareness Hand-painted ceramic

Hand-painted ceramic

Thailand's Alaya Cholprasertsuk designs the blouse and adds ruffles at the neck

Sterling silver and citrine

features a hand stamped block print design in metallic gold with black lining

Almost celestial

Shaman Deer Huichol Papier Mache Multicolor Mask Diabetes Awareness Hand-painted ceramicHiginio Hernandez handcrafts this mask to ask the gods' assurance of an abundant maize harvest, as well as protection from the scorpions that guard it. A sacred symbol, this blue jikuri or peyote flower recalls millenary Huichol traditions. Kawuyumaire, the Huichol's elder brother, assumes the form of a deer to become a messenger from the gods. His presence is only perceptible through the consumption of peyote flowers. The Huichol draw, paint or make