The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 283:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s
16 x 17.5 inches
Reverse appliqué and appliqué mola panel with hand embroidery, featuring a powerful thunderbird or great bird spirit with dramatically outstretched wings beneath the inscription “AVE TI TERA”. The central bird displays a white circular breast medallion and striped plumage, flanked by smaller fish forms and geometric corner elements. The composition is surrounded by a dense field of multicolored sawtooth stitching creating a vibrant radiating pattern. Worked in three layers of cotton in red, black and yellow, with extensive top-applique and hand-embroidered details in yellow, green, blue, white, orange, and purple. The bird’s wings span nearly the full width of the panel, demonstrating exceptional design ambition and technical skill.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Wear and fading are present. 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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