Wounaan Embera Tagua Nut White Monkey Carving-Panama 19022016mm

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.

I have always been impressed by the way the artists undercut their carvings so you get a clear view of the animal. It also permits them to do a complete job when they paint their masterpieces. However this carving is natural. White is tagua's natural color and the reason it is called vegetable ivory. This carving is signed by the artist.