Bidspirit auction | 2 Guna ”Karba Matar” Woven

2 Guna ”Karba Matar” Woven Reed Baskets - Two similar shallow utility baskets from Guna (Kuna/Cuna) culture, Panama. Collected during the Kapp expeditions period, circa 1961-1972. Artistically woven with geometric star pattern (Matar) in the traditional Misu design (literally ”Cat” or ”Cat Tail” design) where natural lighter (sili'r/siri) reeds contrast with dark-dyed strands to form repeating angles similar to the striped pattern of a jungle wildcat. 11” and 13” wide, each about 4” deep.  One basket retains an original handwritten paper field inventory note, which reads: KARBA - MATAR (Reed SILI'R) [SSSS] Misu design. Provenance:  From the collection of researcher, ethnologist, and Central American explorer Captain Kit S. Kapp.