[Private Collection] The Wounaan and Embera men from the Darien of Panama are masters of Tagua carving (see exquisite examples of Tagua carvings and cocobolo wood carvings, but it is the women who weave the baskets.

In earlier times, baskets were woven for utilitarian uses, but now many villages rely almost exclusively on the baskets they produce for tourists. This is for our collective gain, as the baskets produced are of superior quality incorporating imaginative patterns and designs! Enjoy the collection!

Ocarina is an egg-shaped flute with a protruding whistle mouthpiece and several finger-holes. This type of flute can be found in most cultures all over the world. These Ocarinas were made by folk artists in Ecuador.

These hand-stitched cloth panels are made by the Kuna women from the San Blas region of Panama. Depicting native flora, fauna, geometrics, or whimsical themes, they make a colorful splash in any decorative situation.

Molitas, colorful diminutive molas, are all hand-stitched by the Kuna women from Panama and can be used to adorn the home, personal articles, or clothing.