Documentary of the shamanic practices of the Huichol Indians of Mexico, featuring the old shaman, Don Jose Matsuwa, and a new one, Brant Secunda. They are best known to the larger world as the Huichol, although they refer to themselves as ...See moreDocumentary of the shamanic practices of the Huichol Indians of Mexico, featuring the old shaman, Don Jose Matsuwa, and a new one, Brant Secunda. They are best known to the larger world as the Huichol, although they refer to themselves as Wixáritari ("the people") in their native Huichol language. The Dance of the Deer Foundation works with several villages to provide economic solutions which help the Huichol people to return to their land, their traditional way of life and their ceremonies. Written by
Carl Lumholtz
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