Small Red Huichol Skull - Red Scorpion Warm Taupe The earrings swing from hooks

The earrings swing from hooks of sterling silver

carved by Armenia's Vahram Yerzinkyan

gemstones cluster in exquisite earrings

accented with petite beads of sterling silver

After many years of working with classic handblown techniques

Small Red Huichol Skull - Red Scorpion Warm Taupe The earrings swing from hooksIn Huichol cosmology, the scorpion or tortuka is considered a protector and ally. Red scorpions grace both sides of this wonderful papier mache figurine from Miguel Diaz in Mexico. The patterns are created with the application of tiny glass beads which are added one by one, using beeswax as an adhesive. The Huichol or Wixarika are an indigenous people in central western Mexico. Papier mache, glass beads 1. 28 oz 2. 4 inches H x 2. 4 inches W x 2. 8