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Huichol ring

Huichol, Mexican tribal geometric ring in silver

The Huichol, or Wixárika as they prefer to call themselves, are an indigenous people of Mexico whose ancestral traditions remain deeply rooted in their sacred lands of the Sierra Madre, spanning the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Zacatecas, and Durango. Their vibrant and colorful culture is marked by an intense spiritual connection with nature, the mountains, the sun, corn, and guardian animals.

Their artistic expressions—paintings, textiles, weavings, bead sculptures, and jewelry—reflect a symbolic universe of exceptional richness. Each Huichol creation is an offering, a materialized prayer. The delicacy of their embroidery, adorned with geometric and tribal motifs, expresses their ethnic, familial, and spiritual identity, conveying the myths and stories of their ancestors.

Huichol art fascinates with its meticulous details and the power of its symbols. Brightly colored beads are carefully arranged to form patterns representing fauna, flora, the sun, corn, or shamanic visions inspired by peyote, a sacred plant used to communicate with the divine.

At the heart of this mystical universe lies the symbol of the Ojo de Dios—the “eye of God.” Finely engraved on this ring, this diamond-shaped motif occupies a central place in Huichol cosmology. It is believed to protect the wearer while granting the ability to see and hear the invisible mysteries of the world. In the Huichol language, it is called Sikulu or Tsikuri, meaning “the power to see and hear unknown things.” This sacred eye represents the god Kauyumari, the Blue Deer, messenger of the gods and spiritual guide, capable of understanding the secrets of the universe.

The diamond shape, omnipresent in Huichol art, here merges with a cross, combining two powerful symbols: elemental balance and divine protection. According to tradition, each diamond created in making an Ojo de Dios represents a year of life and a blessing offered to the recipient. This symbol is often made by a father for his child, renewed each year with a new central diamond, like a continuous prayer of protection and love.

The Huichol ring pays tribute to this ancient wisdom, combining the geometric beauty of tribal art with the spiritual depth of a symbol of clairvoyance, protection, and unity between humans and the cosmos.

 

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Width: 0.39 in (10 mm).

Finish: polished (high relief) and oxidized (low relief).

Production time: 5 business days before shipping.

 

Thickness of the ring: this model can be made with thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.3 mm or 1.6 mm. For reference, go to the last photo of the slideshow.

The ring thickness on the model is 1.3 mm.

Important: depending on your finger size, the solder at the back of your ring will show an interruption in the pattern with a plain vertical and in order to keep an overall harmony. Each rind is custom made and each finish will also be custom made (please refer to the example picture at the end of the photo series).

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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