The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 247:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
14 × 17.5 inches
Boldly worked reverse appliqué, appliqué, and hand embroidered mola panel depicting two confronting pelicans with fish, set against a dense red ground and surrounded by stylized floral forms. Executed in three layers of red, black, yellow, and orange cotton, with extensive multicolor embroidered detailing throughout. The composition is fully filled, with interlocking curvilinear forms, serrated feather edges, and scattered dash-work stitching animating every register of the panel.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection
Condition report:
Minor wear consistent with age. Vibrant color. 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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