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Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 3-28256a,b, described as Textile Ornaments "God's Eyes." Materials: Wool yarn, wood sticks. Techniques: Yarn wrapped onsticks. Colors: a-multicolor wrappings on natural wood. b-same. Dimensions: a-18 1/2" x 10 1/2", b-23 1/2" x 15 1/2". Remarks: Huichol Indians make these, were meaningful in color and design for protecting crops and children, now popularized. A--single cross with yarn fringe. B--5 crosses with cotton tufts at ends.