The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 323:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
14 x 16.5 inches
Finely worked mola panel featuring four stylized cats arranged in the corner quadrants — each rendered with whiskered face, square eyes, and striped body in blue, lavender, orange, and green outlines — surrounding a central cross-form composition with three small embroidered birds, executed in two layers of black and orange cotton, with additional appliqué and hand embroidery in orange, yellow, pink, blue, green, white, and lavender. Dense hand-stitching throughout, with embroidered facial details on each animal.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Minor wear and fading consistent with age, along with loose applique and an area of fabric loss. 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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