The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 421:
Description
A group of three hand reverse appliqué and appliqué mola panels, each worked in three layers.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s, 10.5 x 14.25
A mola on a dark maroon ground featuring two rectangular panels, each containing concentric nested triangular forms in orange and red, framed by yellow outlines with a key fret border along the bottom edge. The contained, symmetrical arrow-like motifs within defined rectangular frames represent a traditional Guna approach to compartmentalized geometric composition.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s, 14.5 x 19 inches
A mola on a red ground with four large interlocking diamond forms composed of concentric nested triangles in black, green, orange, and yellow, with individually colored accent motifs in blue, pink, and green at the centers and intersections. The quadrant arrangement of radiating triangular forms with multicolored fills at the focal points exemplifies the Guna tradition of combining strict geometric symmetry with vibrant chromatic accents.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970, 16 x 21.5 inches
A mola on a red ground presenting four radiating diamond compositions in purple and orange with yellow outlines, each containing concentric triangular channels with multicolored accent fills in blue, teal, green, and pink at the centers and tips. The bold quadrant symmetry and sophisticated use of color at depth within nested triangular forms demonstrate the visual complexity achievable within a single repeated geometric motif.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Wear, fading, discoloration and spots. 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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