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José Benítez Sánchez Story of Creation Original Yarn Painting Signed 25 x 25"

$ 2587.19

Availability: 84 in stock
  • Sight: 23 3/8"
  • Condition: Excellent pre-owned vintage condition. I was told by the previous owner that these pieces interpret the story of creation the artist saw in his visions.
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Frame: 25x 25"
  • Culture: Huichol
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Artist: José Benítez Sánchez (1938-2009)
  • Materials & Techniques: Wool yarn pressed into beeswax spread on plywood.
  • Era: 1970s

    Description

    José Benítez Sánchez Original Yarn Painting 25 x 25" (1938-2009). Rich vibrant colors.
    Born in 1938, Jose
    was brought up by his maternal grandfather, who died at the age of 105, and his stepfather, Pascual Benítez. Both of them were mara’akate (shamans). They both left a strong impression on him. At 8 years of age his stepfather began decided to begin Jose's training as a shaman.
    José Benítez came to be recognized as an undisputed master of original dramatic compositions. Many copied his style as best they could, a few achieving personal touches that kept their own work original. Benítez remains unsurpassed in the abundance and inventiveness of his art over the long span of his evolving career.
    Measurements
    :
    Frame 25 x 25" Sight 23 3/8"
    Materials & Techniques:
    Wool yarn pressed into pure beeswax spread on plywood. Framed.
    Excellent pre-owned vintage condition. I was told by the previous owner that these pieces interpret the story of creation the artist saw in his visions.
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