The Wounaan are fishermen, and they fish in both the river and the sea. They work with a wide range of fishing nets (redes), which vary according to the season and the location, with the biggest difference between them being the size of the spaces in the net.

Given the nature and story of these Werregue palm pendants, the tightly woven fiber results in an opaque shade, with a focused spot light emanating from the bottom mouth of the fixture.

Leadtime 1-2 weeks.

Each pendant is one-of-a-kind.

SPEC SHEET

This pattern is depictive of an anteater (oso hormiguero). The anteater is a common animal for the Wounaan, and often represented schematically in their crafts.

Given the nature and story of these Werregue palm pendants, the tightly woven fiber results in an opaque shade, with a focused spot light emanating from the bottom mouth of the fixture.

Leadtime 1-2 weeks.

Each pendant is one-of-a-kind.

SPEC SHEET

This design reflects the natural currents of the rivers in the Choco region, and the motions of the local fisherman’s net as it spreads when fishing on these active rivers and streams.

Given the nature and story of these Werregue palm pendants, the tightly woven fiber results in an opaque shade, with a focused spot light emanating from the bottom mouth of the fixture.

Leadtime 1-2 weeks.

Each pendant is one-of-a-kind.

SPEC SHEET

As the overall shape of the basket suggests, the design of this piece represents tall mountains. This is further mirrored in the patterning: the sacred sites of the Wounaan are the mountain formations of the Western branch of the Andes, which are, according to their beliefs, home to several of the revered Wounaan gods.

Given the nature and story of these Werregue palm pendants, the tightly woven fiber results in an opaque shade, with a focused spot light emanating from the bottom mouth of the fixture.

Leadtime 1-2 weeks.

Each pendant is one-of-a-kind.

SPEC SHEET