The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 399:
Description
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s
12.5 x 18 inches
(1) Guna geometric mola worked in three layers of reverse appliqué with appliqué accents. Two radiating four-pointed star motifs arranged in a quadrant composition on a dark red ground, with dark gray, blue, and orange channels. Central yellow star forms with slit-cut detailing. Polychrome triangular appliqué accents in purple, green, yellow, and pink throughout. Dense, fully filled composition.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1980s
15.5 x 17 inches
(3) Guna geometric mola worked in three layers of reverse appliqué with appliqué accents. Bold interlocking angular forms on a red ground with blue and black channels. Polychrome appliqué lettering on a dark band at the neckline reads “A BEATRIZ CASTRO MARTINEZ,” identifying the maker, with yellow sawtooth trim above. Printed cotton fabric band at the hem.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Minor wear and fading. 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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