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The Wounaan Indians are master artisans from the Darién Chocó

Summary: The Wounaan Indians are master artisans from the Darién Chocó region of Panamá They are known for their fine baskets and high quality wood carvings In addition to crafting objects for sale skilled wood carving has many traditional uses in the Wounaan culture including fabricating hunting weapons canoe paddles household furnishings and ceremonial objects Pioneered by Selerino Cheucarama one of the best master carvers the Wounaan have recently extended their carving skills to tagua and have created a unique and imaginative art inspired by the plants and animals of the rainforest The Wounaan Indians are master artisans from the Darién Chocó region of Panamá They are known for their fine baskets and high quality wood carvings In addition to crafting objects for sale skilled wood carving has many traditional uses in the Wounaan culture including fabricating hunting weapons canoe paddles household furnishings and ceremonial objects Pioneered by Selerino Cheucarama one of the best master carvers the Wounaan have recently extended their carving skills to tagua and have created a unique and imaginative art inspired by the plants and animals of the rainforest

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