Tonal is a series of illustrations created for children, drawing from the indigenous cosmogony of the Toltec and Huichol traditions. Each piece represents an animal spirit, a guardian embodying qualities such as wisdom, strength, and a deep connection to nature. Rooted in the Toltec concepts of Tonal and Nagual, these beings symbolize the interplay between the visible and invisible forces that shape existence.

At the heart of each Tonal is an Ojo de Dios, a sacred Huichol amulet traditionally woven for children as a blessing for growth and protection. In Huichol culture, these amulets are given at birth and added to each year until the child turns five, forming a symbolic tree of life. Inspired by this tradition, the Tonal series serves as a contemporary reinterpretation of these ancestral guardians. Each illustration functions as a protective talisman, with an adult assigning it a unique meaning or virtue before gifting it to a child, a gesture of guidance, intention, and care.

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