Embera-Wounaan Tribe Indigenous Decor

INDIGENOUS WALL DECORATION IN CHUNGA FIBER - PANAMA

This textile wall sculpture is a profound artistic manifestation of the Emberá-Wounaan ethnicity, hand-woven in the tropical forests of Panama. Made with the resistant Chunga palm fiber, the piece stands out for the high density of its weave, the result of a refined ancestral technique passed down through generations. Using exclusively organic pigments extracted from native plants, barks, and fruits, the artisans bring to life animal silhouettes rich in geometric patterns and striking chromatic contrasts.

The collection features the representation of two animals of great symbolic value in indigenous cosmology: the Turtle model, which evokes patience, longevity, and connection with water, and the Butterfly model, which translates transformation, lightness, and the ephemeral nature of nature. With a subtle and expressive three-dimensional form, these decorations transcend common ornaments, acting as true ethnic works of art to frame living rooms, offices, or headboards that value collecting and cultural sustainability.

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Approximate Measurements: 04cm height x 24cm width x 28cm length.
Material: Chunga Fiber (black palm).
Artisan: Ariane (Emberá Village).
Origin: Panama.
Available Models: Turtle and Butterfly.

Use: Indoor wall decoration (has a loop or light structure for posterior attachment).

Maintenance: Clean carefully with only a feather duster or dry, soft cloth. Do not wet, do not use chemical products, and avoid direct sun exposure to preserve the vibrancy of natural dyes.

As an artisanal product of indigenous origin, small variations in the design of the patterns, shades, and dimensions are expected characteristics, which confers authenticity to each piece.

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