Watakame's Journey
Love, Hallie N
The flood and creation myth of the Huichol Indian people of Mexico is told through the brilliantly colored yarn paintings of shaman Guadalupe Barajas de la Cruz and other Huichol artists. This remarkable art form, with its clear, colorful figures and traditional symbols and motifs, has strong visual appeal for both young people and adults.In the story a Huichol boy plays a role similar to Noah's -- though Watakame's odyssey is more complex and...