Huichol

Updated July 2025

The Huichol are descendants of the Aztecs. They live in the mountainous region of north-central Mexico. Together with them, we embark on a journey into the ‘Hunting Grounds of the Peyote.’ The peyote cactus allows the Huichol access to the world of spirits and a perspective on their position in the universe.

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In this module, you can learn about the annual pilgrimage to the places where peyote grows and the associated ritual acts through texts, images, and corresponding musical examples. You will also learn more about the musical instruments that are important in this cult.

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Contributors:

  • Ignazio and Guadalupe de la Cruz
  • Peter Fürst
  • Martin Jenni
  • Raymond Ammann

Production: New Media Center of the University of Basel in collaboration with the Educational Technologies department (BBiT) of LearnTechNet at the University of Basel

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Dr. Raymond Ammann raymond.ammann@bluewin.ch