Attend The Bow Wow Gala 2025 - Join us in person for an unforgettable evening benefiting The Sula Society’s rescued dogs! The Bow Wow Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and the live auction at Santo Coyote in Marina Vallarta.

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Huichol Yarn Painting – A Commissioned Work of Art

This extraordinary Huichol yarn painting, commissioned over 26 years ago, is a true fusion of cultural artistry and personal design vision. Created by skilled Huichol artisans in the Sierra Madre, this piece embodies the spirit, symbols, and sacred colors of their ancestral traditions — every strand of yarn meticulously hand-placed to tell stories of nature, the cosmos, and human connection.

Originally designed by a California-based designer who sought to harmonize her home’s spaces, the painting was commissioned using color samples drawn from her furnishings and textiles. The result is a breathtaking textural mandala of life, uniting sun, earth, and spirit in one radiant composition.

With time, this piece became part of a cherished philosophy — gifting beauty forward.

In that same spirit, it is now being offered to benefit The Sula Society, ensuring its story continues in another home, bringing light, color, and legacy wherever it lives next.

Details:

Authentic Huichol yarn painting
Handcrafted in the Sierra Madre, Mexico
Custom-commissioned 26 years ago
Rich symbolic motifs representing nature and unity
Dimensions: approx. 2 ft x 4 ft
Donated with love and history

Terms & Conditions:

Final sale; no returns or exchanges.
Winning bidder responsible for pickup or shipping arrangements (shipping not included unless specified).
Must be claimed within 90 days of auction close unless otherwise arranged with The Sula Society.

The Bow Wow Gala is an annual fundraising event for The Sula Society, a dedicated dog rescue organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, committed to providing shelter, care, and love to over 300 rescued dogs. All proceeds go directly to The Sula Society.

Thank you to Alice for this generous gift and her continuous support of the Sula Society rescue efforts.

Huichol Yarn Painting – A Commissioned Masterpiece. Valued at $800 USD

🌐 Online Winners

Gift Certificates:

• Your certificate will be sent directly to your email inbox.

• Simply print both the certificate and your winning confirmation email to redeem it at the participating business.

Physical Items:

• You’ll complete your payment online, then arrange a small additional shipping fee after the event.

• A volunteer will contact you to confirm the cost based on your location.

• Prefer to wait? We may be able to coordinate a volunteer or supporter traveling your way who can hand-deliver it!

Local Pick-Up (Puerto Vallarta):

• If you’re in Puerto Vallarta, you can pick up your item from a central location between November 26 – December 3.

🎟️ Event Winners

If you’re joining us at the Bow Wow Gala, you’ll be able to take your winning item or gift certificate home that night after checking out.

💌 Proxy Winners (for Live & Online or Silent & Online Categories)

If the item you bid on is listed in a Live & Online or Silent & Online category, here’s how proxy bidding works:

• The online auction closes November 20 at 12:00 PM CST.

• At that time, the highest online bid becomes the starting bid for the Bow Wow Gala on November 22, 2025.

• Once the online auction closes, we’ll contact you to confirm whether you’d like to appoint a volunteer to act as your proxy bidder at the Gala.

• Your proxy will bid on your behalf — up to your chosen limit — so you can stay in the game even if you can’t attend in person!

If your proxy wins the item:

• You’ll receive an invoice for the total amount due after the Gala.

• Once payment is received, we’ll help arrange shipping, delivery, or local pick-up, depending on your location.

• Please note that proxy winners located outside of Puerto Vallarta may need to cover an additional shipping fee for physical items.

Huichol Yarn Painting – A Commissioned Masterpiece. Valued at $800 USD

📣 Important Note

Shipping / Pick Up