The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 452:
Description
Group of 5 molas, includes 2 matched pairs, with hand reverse appliqué, appliqué with hand embroidery, 3 layers.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s, 15 x 20 inches (each panel)
Matched Pair (2 molas, still joined at side seams) — A closely matched pair of red-ground molas, each presenting a multi-figure narrative composition including a large central animal form, stylized human figures, a boat or vessel with figures aboard, a large crocodilian, and assorted plant and animal elements, the entire surface alive with fine embroidered detail.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960, 16 x 22 inches
Matched Pair (2 molas) — A closely matched pair of molas on red ground featuring stylized animals and organic forms, and multi color dash-fill throughout the composition.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s, 16 x 19.5 inches
A red ground featuring multiple stylized birds arranged across the full field, their forms outlined in pale pink and cream with embroidered eyes, multicolor dash-fill, and fine contour detail.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Poor condition. 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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