Wounaan Indian Basket de Panama - 2.ib213

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This is a beautiful Wounaan Indian Basket. This item measures 7 1/2 inches x 28 1/2 inches x 6 inches.(Es una canasta wounaan de Panama, tejida a mano de la fibra palma de chunga, y con colores de plantas naturales.( motivo ecologico de la selva del Darien,Guacamaya bandera en arbol) 7 1/2 inches x 28 1/2 inches x 6 inches) This item will be shipped directly from Panama. Shipping usually takes about 2 weeks to Japan, Europe or the USA. It is owned by my friend Tonny, a associate in Panama. Brokerbrock stands behind this transaction. About Panama Baskets Have you ever wondered just w something came from that you bought? You'll really appreciate these baskets after you've read the following and viewed all the photos. The Wounaan and Embera Indians from the rainforest in Darien province of Panama are master artisans. The women are well known for their fine baskets and the men for their cocobolo wood and tagua carvings. The baskets are hand woven using natural fibers found in the forest. A variety of reeds and palm fibers are normally used. Chunga, the fiber of the black palm, is the fiber of choice among the weavers. The colors are produced with natural extracts of plants and earth, using the traditional methods for dyeing basket fibers. Seldom, if ever, are two baskets alike. The original designs usually portray life in the village, read more