The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 143:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s
15 × 18 inches
Boldly worked mola panel in reverse appliqué, appliqué, and embroidery, organized in a four-quadrant format, each section featuring a radiating star formed by interlocking nested triangles enclosing a central abstract spirit figure with embroidered facial features. Worked in three layers of red, burgundy, and dark ground cotton, with extensive multicolor embroidery accent stitching throughout in teal, orange, yellow, blue, pink, purple, and white. The composition demonstrates strong bilateral symmetry across both axes, with each quadrant mirroring the next; the inner triangles carry distinctive hooked or arched forms suggesting stylized faces or cosmological symbols. Consistent, fine hand-stitching throughout with clean underfolds at all angles.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection
Condition report:
Wear and fading, as well as, 2 small holes. 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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