Description: 9" T x 8" WDeep in the Darien rainforests in southern Panama, the women of the Emberá tribe hand weave one-of-a-kind animal masks from dyed split palm leaves in their homes. The masks were traditionally used by Emberá shamans (religious authorities that link man with the spirit world) in healing and cleansing rituals. The masks are hung on the walls and from the ceiling of the huts where the rituals take place. Originally, these masks were burned during ceremonies. Now, these pieces are made as a commercial product in addition to ritual purposes, but the traditional craft and process is maintained.The process of creating a mask is long and intensive. Palm leaves are collected from the forest and sun-dried for 3-4 days, which bleaches the pigment of the leaves. The leaves are then naturally dyed with roots and wood before they are woven into the final product: these playful creatures. Each mask is a creation of the individual maker, infused with their own style and perspective. Each piece takes around 2 weeks to hand make.
Price: 55 USD
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
End Time: 2024-01-22T16:39:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Panama
Culture: Panamanian
Handmade: Yes
