This hand-painted textile is the work of Yine artist Emily Urquía Sebastián. The designs come from traditional Yine iconography which in addition to being used as their body art, can also represent animal spirits. In this piece, she paints her own stylized version of the Yine symbol for the tiger or 'Yonalutjiga' using natural pigments from tree bark, clay, and achiote seed.
Dimensions (approximate): 185cm x 74cm
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There are 31 Yine designs, each with a particular meaning which are passed down orally from elders. The iconography of the designs are mainly based on animals according to their physical attributes. A commonly used representation is the back of the boa known as “mantona."
There are 31 designs of the Yine peoples and each design varies with a particular meaning, which can have a different meaning in another town or community. These designs are also a continuation of their traditional body art. The iconography of these designs are mainly based on animals according to their physical qualities. Common representations are: tiger footprints, bones of deer and peccaries, frogs, turtles, jaguars, and tiger skin and spots.
The main colors used in Yine textiles are:
