God’s Eyes are used by the Huichol Indians from western Central Mexico in sacred ceremonies. When a child is born, they are used as an offering to the god who protects children. The God’s Eye is kept in a sacred place and the father adds a piece of yarn each year. It is viewed as something that will bring you good luck and represents the eye of God watching over you.

These examples of God's Eyes were photographed at the Huichol Ceremonial Center in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and were one of the inspirations for this activity.

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This project can be downloaded in one of two file types:

• God's Eye.pdf

• God's Eye.doc

Find more information about other customs in Mexico:

• Lesson Plans
• Day of the Dead (Grades 9-12)
• Ofrendas (Grades 9-12)
• Halloween & Day of the Dead Skeletons (Grade 5)
• Pictures
• God's Eyes in Mexico
• Examples of shrines in Mexico
• Examples of ofrendas in Mexico
• Ex-Votos (votive offerings) in Real de Catorce, Mexico
• Trip to the Huichol Ceremonial Center
• Videos
  • Day of the Dead Ofrendas
  • Day of the Dead Student Ofrenda Projects
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  • God's Eye in Wikipedia
  • The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism and Art