The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 126:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s
14 x 17 inches (each panel)
Matched pair of reverse appliqué mola panels, each depicting a coiled serpent spiraling inward from the corners to a central head rendered with a prominent eye and chevron-patterned scales. The serpent’s body winds through a labyrinth path densely filled with S-shaped, stepped, and interlocking geometric motifs. Worked in three layers of orange, black, and teal cotton with additional appliqué and embroidery accents in blue, pink, yellow, green, purple, and white throughout. Decorative border at top edge with rickrack trim over layered fabric bands. Dense, fine hand-stitching throughout. Fully saturated compositions with no negative space.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Minor wear and fading consistent with age. 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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