Rarely seen carvings & figures
When we started traveling to the villages, we would see large logs and carvers working with the wood, but today only the most talented carvers are still working with cocobolo in limited supply.
The munecas (dolls) are woven from a single mother/ daughter team from the Cunana family, representing a fully woven version of the traditional male and female Wounaan decoration and clothing.
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Tall carved guardian figures with a male and female form that act as protectors to the home. Carved out of single pieces of the prized cocobolo wood, these figures were created by celebrated carver Selerino Cheucarama. 5' high, created by skilled Wounaan carver Selerino Cheucarama. Free US shipping on all orders. -
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A long anteater with perky short ears is licking a nest on a twisty vine. The animal has a long thin tongue wrapped over the next, with fantastic details such as curled claws, open carved eyes ad a smooth, softly curved back. Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood from Central America. Only the heartwood is used: this is typically orange or reddish-brown in color, often with darker irregular traces weaving through the wood. The sapwood (not often used) is a creamy yellow. This piece shows many of the natural elements of the carver, from possible notches on the the base, to the variations in the finish, and the natural colors of the wood. 22" L x 6" W x 8" H, a heavy solid piece weighing 9lbs, created over 30 years ago by Wounaan carver Louis Ortiz, who carved his name into the bottom of the piece. Free US shipping on all orders. -
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A beautiful detailed swimming turtle, resting perfectly on his rounded belly. He has great details in his etched scales on the head and all flippers. His back had larger designs and a smooth curved shell that ends in a point. Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood from Central America. Only the heartwood is used: this is typically orange or reddish-brown in color, often with darker irregular traces weaving through the wood. The sapwood (not often used) is a creamy yellow. This piece shows many of the natural elements of the carver, from possible notches on the the base, to the variations in the finish, and the natural colors of the wood. 23" L x 12" W x 5" H, a heavy solid piece weighing 19lbs , created over 30 years ago by Wounaan carver Louis Ortiz, who carved his signature into the piece. Free US shipping on all orders.
