Wounaan Embera Tagua Nut Natural Neque Carving-Panama 20081806mm

The Wounaan tagua carvers are some of the best tagua carvers in the world. We have been buying and selling their tagua carvings for more than 25 years.

Folks, this is a special carving. I have had it since the 1990's. It is a natural tagua carving meaning it is not painted with the fine inks the artist use. It is a good example of why tagua is called vegetable ivory.

Look at the undercutting and hollowing of the log. Only a true master carver can do this. There is a great deal of work in this carving.