Darien Rainforest. Toucan Basket.
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Darien Rainforest Artist. Toucans. All natural materials from the jungles. Each basket requires hundreds of hours to complete. 8” h x 12”w. Excellent condition. Est. $1,500-2,500. Ship: $55. The Wounaan and Embera Indians from the Darien Province of Panama are master artisans. The women are well known for their fine baskets, considered by many scholars as the best woven in the world. The men are most recognized for their cocobolo and tagua carvings. The baskets are hand woven using natural fibers found in the forest. A variety of extracts of plants and earth provide the dyes. The original designs usually portray life in the village, local animals, birds, plants, insects, marine life or cultural images. Depending on size and design, it could take from several weeks up to one or two years to weave. Their art provides them a way to preserve their culture as well as the rainforest.
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Darien Rainforest. Toucan Basket.
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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