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Rainforest Baskets
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  • Medium, 7" - 10"
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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.
  • Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 13 "W x 13 "H by Wounaan weaver Eblina Cabezon. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    A simple and graceful small bird head carving. The carving shows decorated nostrils and softly curved eyes. 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. 3" L x 2" W x 3" H, a heavy solid piece weighing 1lbs , created over 30 years ago by an unknown skilled Wounaan carver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features copper and black flames topped in a fine row of copper. Flames grow from the black base up to the top copper opening. 7" W x 6" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Luisito Ismare. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features black and copper steps over white, finished with a line of shiny copper stitching. 8" W x 6" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Luisito Ismare. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • This wrinkly bulldog has a long, howling face in black and white. Long lines of black filled in with gray stitching outlines his cheeks. 12" W x 12" D x 14" H, created by an Embera weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features thick black and white flames that curve up the sides. 17" W x 17" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Alirio Tascon. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • 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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    Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 11 "W x 7 "H by Wounaan weaver Mardelis (Rubiela) Teucama. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Ghana Art baskets are unique vessels, stunning in their organic shape, their staggering size and natural pigment. Master basket weavers are Frafa people from the upper western region of Ghana. The weavers use durable, naturally dyed elephant grass. Choosing only hand-harvested and hand-split fibers, the artists add water to soften the grasses enough to sculpt them into their organic shapes. 22" W x 22" H, made by the Frafa Master Weavers of Ghana. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Wounaan basket from the indigenous Wounaan weavers of Colombia. Geometric baskets draw their inspiration from multiple sources, including pre-Colombian textiles, ceramics and rock art. 14" W x 7.5" H by a Colombian Wounaan Master Weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. Geometric baskets draw their inspiration from multiple sources, including pre-Colombian textiles, ceramics and rock art. 12" W x 7" H, by Wounaan master weaver Arcenio's family of weavers. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 8" W x 7" H by a Benilda Chamarra. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. The newest, softest green palm fronds are shredded by hand, extracting the internal fibers as thin as thread. After drying in the sun, these fibers are dyed in mixtures created using roots, berries and seed pods, all-naturally sourced vegetal colors. 5" W x 8" H, by Wounaan weaver Mitsuli Mejia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 3 "W x 2 "H by Wounaan weaver Wounaan Weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Woven in Rwanda by the womens cooperative Gahaya Links. These long lean baskets are made in 2 layers, the inside structure is supported by a weaving of bamboo, creating the height and structure. The outer wall is woven over with a bleached and dyed swamp grass, only available to harvest in the dry season. 12" W x 31" H, by a master Rwandan weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Black Lined Base on White. This werregue basket is woven in the traditional thicker coils and has a pleasant heavy, weighted feel and a flat base. 10" W x 5" H, by Wounaan Weaver Gilberto. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 3" W x 3" H by a Eida Ortiz. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. Geometric baskets draw their inspiration from multiple sources, including pre-Colombian textiles, ceramics and rock art. 8" W x 10" H, by the master weaver Plinio. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. Geometric baskets draw their inspiration from multiple sources, including pre-Colombian textiles, ceramics and rock art. 9" W x 11" H, by the master weaver Arcenio's family weavers. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Thin black scratches form columns on a white background. This werregue basket is woven in the traditional thicker coils and has a pleasant heavy, weighted feel and a flat base. 8" W x 8" H, by a Wounaan Master Weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features small thin black scratches over a warm ecru background. The black lines fill the middle to the base, leaving the top 1/2 with just the ecru background color. 12" W x 5" H, by a Colombian Wounaan weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Ghana Art baskets are unique vessels, stunning in their organic shape, their staggering size and natural pigment. Master basket weavers are Frafa people from the upper western region of Ghana. The weavers use durable, naturally dyed elephant grass. Choosing only hand-harvested and hand-split fibers, the artists add water to soften the grasses enough to sculpt them into their organic shapes. 22" W x 22" H, made by the Frafa Master Weavers of Ghana. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features two black zigzag decorations in the middle of an all white basket. A contemporary black and white rendition of a cultural design. 8" W x 5" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Serapio. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 7" W x 6" H by a Marivela Teucama. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 2" W x 2" H by a Mery Tovar. 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. 10" W x 8" D x 11" H, created by an Embera weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Cristinas masterful butterfly swarm design shows colorful spotted and striped open winged butterflies. Each little colorful bug has a set of long woven antennae on top and a long black body. 9" W x 8" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Cristina Negria. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features triangles in columns around this black basket. Each triangled is buttoned up with a round black dot. 10" W x 13" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Alirio Tascon. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    A graceful carved duck with simple, smooth lines on his back. His eyes have the tiniest of detail and his tail cones to a soft graceful point. 3" L x 4" W x 7" H, a solid piece weighing 2 lbs, created over 30 years ago by an unknown skilled Wounaan carver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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