Neikame (José Carrillo Morales). Tatuwani (Traditional Governor), 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 Edgar J. Guarino, 2015.68.30. © artist or artist's estate.

Tatuwani (Traditional Governor)

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: Tatuwani (Gobernador Tradicional) Una autoridad con luz propia que hace para ser un líder, con la bendición y la esperanza de su gente que lucha para subsistir en medio o en el corazón de la Tierra." Translation: “An authority with his own enlightenment born to be leader with the blessings and hope of the people who struggle to exist in the heart of the earth.”
Departments: Arts of the Americas
Accession Number: 2015.68.30
Credit Line: Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in memory of Edgar J. Guarino
Museum Location: This item is not on view