The Birth of our mother, Tatei Niwetukame.

The birth of our mother, Tatei Niwetukame, took place in the presence of pilgrims journeying to the home of "our mother" in wirikuta, Tatei Niwetukame is considered the deity dedicated to children, and they were anxious to know the elderly woman, and did not know that she was also the shamans tutor and guide, guardian of the pilgrims and travellers and the one who gives advice on how to make the offerings in the sacred place in the presence of the deities. The offerings have always been given to Tatei Niwetukame.
..........................................................................................................................
Huichol Artist, Rogelio Diaz Medina., Size = 1.20 cm diameter. Cost = US$1,050.00, Catalogue # 16.
(The piece is temporarily covered in plastic wrap, hence the glare in the photograph)
.