Central America, San Blas Islands, Group of Thirty
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Central America, San Blas Islands, Kuna Culture Group of Thirty Carved Wooden Uchus
In the Kuna culture, the indigenous people believed that good spirits could be trapped in the carved wooden figures called Uchus, which are often carved in the shape of men, women, or animals.
Largest: 14 in. (35.56 cm.), Smallest: 7 in. (17.78 cm.)
The Barbara and Ed Okun Collection
In the Kuna culture, the indigenous people believed that good spirits could be trapped in the carved wooden figures called Uchus, which are often carved in the shape of men, women, or animals.
Largest: 14 in. (35.56 cm.), Smallest: 7 in. (17.78 cm.)
The Barbara and Ed Okun Collection
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Central America, San Blas Islands, Group of Thirty
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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