A beaded snake crafted by the Huichol indigenous peoples of Northern Mexico. Serpents in the Huichol culture are responsible for bringing rain

A beaded snake crafted by the Huichol indigenous peoples of Northern Mexico.  Serpents in the Huichol culture are responsible for bringing rain Stock Photo
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Independent Picture Service / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2A8994P

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18.2 MB (245.3 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

2040 x 3115 px | 17.3 x 26.4 cm | 6.8 x 10.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

23 February 2005

Location:

United States

Photographer:

Todd Strand

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A beaded snake crafted by the Huichol indigenous peoples of Northern Mexico. Serpents in the Huichol culture are responsible for bringing rain or imparting skill in embroidery. The Huichol People live in the remote mountain states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico. Each tiny glass seed bead is individually pressed onto a beeswax coated surface, either carved wood or a hollowed out gourd.