Tatuwani (Traditional Governor)

Neikame (José Carrillo Morales)

Caption

Neikame (José Carrillo Morales) Mexican, Huichol (Wixárika), born 1971. Tatuwani (Traditional Governor), 2007. Acrylic and beads on cardboard, 11 x 13 3/4 in. (27.9 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in memory of Edgar J. Guarino, 2015.68.30. © artist or artist's estate

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Tatuwani (Traditional Governor)

Date

2007

Medium

Acrylic and beads on cardboard

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

11 x 13 3/4 in. (27.9 x 34.9 cm)

Signatures

Signed "Neikame" on recto (lower right) and "Neikame 2007 José Carrillo Morales" on verso

Inscriptions

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.”

Credit Line

Gift of the Edward J. Guarino Collection in memory of Edgar J. Guarino

Accession Number

2015.68.30

Rights

© artist or artist's estate

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