The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 324:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
16 x 22 inches
Striking mola panel depicting a central crucified figure with outstretched arms terminating in segmented chain-like extensions, set against a cross-form and surmounted by a six-pointed star, flanked by two large standing birds, along with stylized anchor forms occupying the lower register, executed in three layers of red, navy, and purple cotton, with additional appliqué and hand embroidery in green, yellow, lavender, turquoise, black, white, and pink, including embroidered facial features and body details on the central figure. Bold iconography rendered in traditional Guna visual vocabulary with Chrisitan influence, with dense hand-stitching throughout.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection
Condition report:
Minor wear, 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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