The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 178:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
15 × 16 inches
Guna (Kuna) mola panel worked in two layers of red and black cotton with extensive polychrome appliqué and embroidery. The composition depicts a kneeling male figure receiving a visitation from a winged angel rendered in blue and multicolored concentric appliqué, the garment worked in horizontal bands of zigzag embroidery in rainbow colors. The entire ground is saturated with a field of multicolored triangle motifs enclosed by a black outline border. The reverse presents a striped red and white cotton backing, consistent with handwoven blouse fabric. Exceptionally dense hand-stitching throughout.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Minor wear consistent with age. Vibrant color. 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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