The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 193:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
14.5 × 19.5 inches
Finely worked reverse appliqué, appliqué, and embroidery mola panel featuring two large confronting crabs rendered in bold black and yellow outlines on a crimson ground, their bodies densely filled with a grid of multicolor cutwork squares in varied hues of orange, pink, blue, teal, purple, and yellow. The interlocking claws and curving legs create a dynamic bilateral composition across the full field. A small zoomorphic figure in cyan appliqué appears at upper center between the two creatures. Flanking grounds are animated throughout with multicolor embroidered stripe work and additional square motifs. Executed in three layers of red, black, and orange cotton with extensive appliqué and embroidery throughout.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection
Condition report:
Minor wear consistent with age. In house Flat Rate US Shipping of $15 for 1 -10 molas, $5 each additional 10 molas. Insurance is additional and required.
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