A small basket from Darien Rain Forest. This basket measures 5 inches in height and 6 inches in diameter. The fibers come from wild palm trees. This basket has natural colors but some have colorful dyes. The colorful dyes come from extracts of plant leaves. They either have pre-Columbian geometric designs or pictorial images. The purchase of these baskets provide income to remote indigenous people. This basket is in good condition. The maker is a Wounaan and Embera Indian from the region of Darien Rain Forest.
