White Arrow

Pointing heavenward, arrows appear in white. They belong to the shaman, or mara'akame, who is able to speak with the blue deer, brother of the Huichol people. Often appearing as offerings, these arrows become scintillating earrings almost five inches long. Artisans of Mexico's Huichol Cultural Center craft them by hand, meticulously placing each bead one by one. Taupe beads help define the arrows and multicolor beads accentuate their luscious fringe.