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Ngobe-Bugle Tribe – Framed ‘chaquira’ Beaded Collar
$225.00
Code: MITA036
Size: 14” x 14” (36 x 36 cms)
The indigenous Ngobe-Bugle (Guaymi) are a relatively large aboriginal group with population in the southern Pacific watershed of Costa Rica as well as western Panama. The ‘chaquira’ beaded (glass trade beads) collar is worn by important individuals and guests of honour at significant ceremonial and cultural functions.
The ’chaquira’ collar is a unisex item. The common triangle pattern of these collars is also seen adorning the women’s, colourful traditional ‘pollera’ dress as well as their traditionally important and unisex ‘kra’ (woven agave fiber/bought yarn ‘chacara’ bags).
Galeria Namu, in a striking display as wall art, is mounting on crushed black velvet and framing singular ‘chaquira’ collars, but the gallery also have for sale loose ‘chaquira’ collars for wearing ($68).
Size: 14” x 14” (36 x 36 cms)
The indigenous Ngobe-Bugle (Guaymi) are a relatively large aboriginal group with population in the southern Pacific watershed of Costa Rica as well as western Panama. The ‘chaquira’ beaded (glass trade beads) collar is worn by important individuals and guests of honour at significant ceremonial and cultural functions.
The ’chaquira’ collar is a unisex item. The common triangle pattern of these collars is also seen adorning the women’s, colourful traditional ‘pollera’ dress as well as their traditionally important and unisex ‘kra’ (woven agave fiber/bought yarn ‘chacara’ bags).
Galeria Namu, in a striking display as wall art, is mounting on crushed black velvet and framing singular ‘chaquira’ collars, but the gallery also have for sale loose ‘chaquira’ collars for wearing ($68).