Mexican Huichol Tribe Beaded Mask & Yarn Art Eclipse on a wood Tile . The mask with beads lain on a carvede wood base and the yar with a description of the tile and the role of the eclipse written on the back . Light wear to yarn art , seveveral beads missing on the mask Mask 14" X 8" Yarn plaque 7.75" X 7.75 " More info on Huichol art. Yarn painting is not only an aesthetic or commercial art form; the symbols in these paintings are sprung out of Huichol culture and its shamanistic traditions.Modern detailed yarn paintings in psychedelic colors, are related to a part of Huichol tradition and belief.The beaded art is a relatively new innovation and is constructed using glass, plastic or metal beads pressed onto a wooden form covered in beeswax. Common bead art forms include masks, bowls and figurines.Huichol art depicts the prominent patterns and symbols featured in the Huichol