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Ngöbe (Guaymí)

Members of this traditionally semi-nomadic tribe, commonly known as the Guaymí, and originally from Panama, have been living in Southern Costa Rica for several generations... more

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Natural-pigment painted mastate bark art - medium size

Indigenous-Contemporary-Art - Ngöbe (Guaymí) - Natural-pigment painted mastate bark art - medium size - Galería Namu, Costa Rica
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$20-$25

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Description:

Traditionally used as body and bed clothing, this bark fibre material called mastate is painted with natural pigments representing Ngobe way of life and their environment

Artwork Type:

Bark fibre

Size and dimension:

Approx. 12" X 20"

Materials:

Bark fibre

Themes:

Various

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Last Update: 11 / 2008

Galería Namu
Address: Ave. 7 entre calles 5 y 7,
San José, Costa Rica
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