Guardian Figurines 5' Tall
Tall carved guardian figures with a male and female form that act as protectors to the home. Carved out of single pieces of the prized cocobolo wood, these figures were created by celebrated carver Selerino Cheucarama.
The dense, rich reddish exotic rosewood with penetratingly deep, dark veins that the Wounaan of the Darién Province of Panamá call cocobolo—a hallmark of most Selerino sculptures—has been difficult to find in the Darién for many years, he explains, for it has been desired by many cultures, including foreign timber companies, whose wholesale clear-cutting has made inroads into much of the sacred Darién Rainforest. Increasingly environmentally aware Wounaan leaders encourage not only reforesting, but also cautious harvesting of remaining rare woods. Selerino makes regularly forays into the surrounding rainforest to locate “downed” cocobolo—sometimes stumps protruding from the river or washed up on its banks, or remains of trunks hidden beneath a tangle of jungle growth.
5' high, created by skilled Wounaan carver Selerino Cheucarama.
Stitched over many months and years from natural fibers and organic dyes, your handmade woven art should be displayed proudly, away from any windows and skylights. The ultra-violet rays of direct sun and strong light can cause the saturated natural dyes in textile and fiber art to fade, and can even damage the fibers themselves.
If your woven art resides with you in the desert or other dry environments, you may feel better occasionally misting it (as often done to wicker or rattan) inside with distilled or non-chlorinated tap water. Using a paper towel, gently pat any excess moisture from the interior.
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