Embera Chieftess
by Bob Hislop
Title
Embera Chieftess
Artist
Bob Hislop
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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All proceeds from the sales of this image are donated to Embera Drua village in Panama.
This woman is the chieftess or council president of her Embera Drua village. The Embera Drua are indigenous Indians of Panama. The tribe lives along the Chagres River about two and half hours drive and canoe ride from Panama City. The canoes are called piragua and are hollowed out tree trunks. In the past they were paddled by the passengers but now outboard engines power the canoes to the various Embera Drua villages. There are four or five Embera Drua villages along the Chagres River, which flows into Lake Alajuela. This woman's village was the last one up the river, with a population of about 150 people. They live very simply, selling hand made baskets to tourists and sharing their culture with interested persons. The baskets and other items are woven from the fibers in palm tree fronds. The baskets are woven so tightly that they can hold water. All the dyes used are made from natural sources.
The silver pieces worn by the chieftess are old coins that have made into jewelry. The breast cover is only worn during visits by tourist. Normal everyday dress is a loin cloth for the men and a waist wrap garment for women.
The designs on her face are painted on with natural dies from the jagua fruit. A bamboo stick is used as a brush. The dyes last about 10-14 days and only come off as the skin naturally exfoliates. Many tourists have these temporary tattoos painted on their bodies as part of the experience of visiting the Embera Drua of Panama.
Unlike the Kuna Yala Indians of Panama, the Embera Drua welcome photographers and don't hide their faces from the lens. Visiting the Embera Drua was an experience that won't be forgotten.
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