The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 328:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
14.5 x 18 inches
Boldly composed mola panel depicting four tall vertical arrow or spear forms, each with a multi-striped chevron point at the top and a large bulbous base filled with closely worked horizontal bands of rainbow-colored embroidery, executed in three layers of black, magenta, and orange cotton, with additional appliqué and hand embroidery in green, blue, yellow, red, turquoise, lavender, lime, and white. Vertical reverse-appliqué slits in varied colors fill the spaces between the arrow shafts, and smaller arrow motifs are nested within the bodies of the larger forms. Dense hand-stitching throughout, with an exceptionally vivid palette.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Minor wear, 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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