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Cuna of San Blas Islands
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Cuna women & cayuco

Cuna of the San Blas Islands, Panama


Molas, Nuchus, Magic

Historical/Island Life
Origins of the Cuna
Independence/cultural preservation
Mainland farms/grave yard
Island life
Omaked nega (gathering house)
Sayla (chief)
Nele (shaman)
Ina duled (medicine men)
Igar wisid (chanters)

Mola-Molagana
Origins of mola art
Mola & costume
Mola messages
Mola making
Mola gallery

Magic Nuchu-Nuchugana
Nuchu use
Nuchu gallery

Guaymi Indians of Bocas del Toro/Boquete
Naguas design (rainbow dresses)
Chacaras, bags (looping technique)

Examination of Sample Art


Cuna Girl
Cuna Woman

Photos: top - Cuna Women & Cayuco, Kuna Yala, Panama; middle - Cuna Girl with Mola, Kuna Yala, Panama; bottom - Cuna Woman with Guacamaya, Kuna Yala, Panama

 

 
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