The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 365:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
13 x 14.5 inches
Charming pictorial reverse appliqué mola panel depicting four handled teacups arranged symmetrically around a smaller central teacup. Each cup is filled with polychrome leaf-shaped appliqué motifs in blue, yellow, orange, teal, purple, and white with embroidered detailing, while the goblet features dense multicolored seed stitching. Executed in three layers of red, black, and green cotton with green appliqué outlines defining the forms. Hand embroidery accents in zigzag and running stitch patterns decorate the cup rims and background. Geometric fill motifs in the corners add additional visual interest.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Wear, fading, and areas with spots or discoloration. 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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