Decorative masks hand-woven by the Emberá tribe of Panamá.
Emberá shamans (called jaibaná) use figures and visages to be used in their healing and cleansing ceremonies, including woven masks representing animals.
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Masterful animal masks are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thick bundles of Naguala palm. Shredded palm fronds, dried in the sun, readily absorb the vegetal dyes created out of local resources. Roots, berries and river silt are just some of the items that are used to boil, bury, and simmer palm fronds in to take on vibrant colors. 7" W x 16" H, by Embera weaver Erenia Cabreara. Free US shipping on all orders.
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SoldDecorative masks hand-woven by the Emberá tribe of Panamá. Emberá shamans (called jaibaná) use figures and visages to be used in their healing and cleansing ceremonies, including woven masks representing animals. 6" W x 13" H x 4" D, by the master weaver Felicinda Guaynora. Free US shipping on all orders.
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SoldDecorative masks hand-woven by the Emberá tribe of Panamá. Emberá shamans (called jaibaná) use figures and visages to be used in their healing and cleansing ceremonies, including woven masks representing animals. 6" W x 13" H x 4" D, by the master weaver Felicinda Guaynora. Free US shipping on all orders.
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SoldMasterful animal masks are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thick bundles of Naguala palm. Shredded palm fronds, dried in the sun, readily absorb the vegetal dyes created out of local resources. 10" W x 8" D x 11" H, created by an Embera weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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SoldTriangles in black and white decorate the long thin beak of this bold toucan. A flash of green highlights his tuft of hair and lines his wide open eyes. 6" W x 12" D x 26" H, created by an Embera weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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White stitches on a black background fill the face of this large dog mask. Curled back ears and a wide black snout are completed with a decorated forehead in a black stepped design on white. Emberá shamans (called jaibaná) use figures and visages to be used in their healing and cleansing ceremonies. 12" W x 17" H, created by Embera weaver Ana Laura. Free US shipping on all orders.
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Masterful animal masks are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thick bundles of Naguala palm. Shredded palm fronds, dried in the sun, readily absorb the vegetal dyes created out of local resources. Roots, berries and river silt are just some of the items that are used to boil, bury, and simmer palm fronds in to take on vibrant colors. 26" W x 13" H, by Embera weaver Erenia Cabreara. Free US shipping on all orders.