The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 224:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1950s
15.5 x 17.5 inches
Finely worked reverse appliqué mola panel featuring twelve interlocking hooked cross motifs arranged in a three-by-four grid, a traditional Guna geometric symbol representing good fortune and the four cardinal directions, executed in three layers of red and orange cotton with appliqué accents and hand embroidery in white. Strong bilateral symmetry with each motif outlined in concentric channels revealing successive color layers. Gray fabric border at the bottom edge.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Minor wear, fading, and a small hole. 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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