Panamanian Emberá People Shaman Mask: "Jaibana"
Panamanian Emberá People Shaman Mask: "Jaibana"
Panamanian Emberá People Shaman Mask: "Jaibana"

Panamanian Emberá People Shaman Mask: "Jaibana"

Collection: Spiritual Connections

Object Category: Masks
Object Type: Ritual Masks

Country: Panama
Continent: Central America
Geographic Region: Central America
Materials: Palm
width: 7.75 in; height: 13 in; depth: 5 in

The Emberá people of Panamá weave shaman masks out of local vegetative fibers. Emberá shamans, called jaibaná, use figures and visages in their healing and cleansing ceremonies. The masks and animal images are assembled around the hut where a curing ritual takes place.

Identifying the animals ingeniously depicted in these masks can sometimes be challenging as the basket weavers create both real and ‘fantastic’ animals. The masks are either reminiscent of forest or animal spirits, or as real, local species such as birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
Source:
https://rainforestbaskets.com/category/masks/
https://galerianamu.com/blog/embera