Here's an interesting Web site of a guy who creates them. He includes
instructions for making them as well. He's gone beyond the basic four
sticks/four sides, and makes 12-sided ones, up to 36" wide. They're
really quite beautiful, and he seems to have invested some soul into
them. http://ojos-de-dios.com/
In looking for accurate info on the origin of Ojos de Dios, it appears
to have about as much significance these days as a Boy Scout "craft"
(where you can find instructions for making one!). Some of the best
info I found was on IAD.