The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1
Lot 448:
Description
Group of 5 molas, includes 1 matched pair, with hand reverse appliqué and appliqué with hand embroidery, 2–3 layers.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s, 14 x 15.25 inches (eac panel)
A matched pair of molas with black-ground panels, 3 layers, worked in bold red, turquoise, and orange concentric forms with zigzag accent edges, the field punctuated by small multicolor rectangular fillers and a central abstract bird motif on one panel.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s14.5 x 18.5 inches
A red-and-grey composition, 3 layers, built from densely nested concentric contour bands in green, yellow, and grey enclosing a central stylized organic form.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s, 13.5 x 16.5 inches
A striking two-color mola worked in pale yellow on a deep red ground, the entire field filled with a single sprawling labyrinthine design of interlocking spirals, hooks, and meander lines.
Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1960s, 12.5 x 20
A red-ground panel worked in white reverse appliqué, its surface covered edge to edge with symmetrical interlocking bird-like and scroll forms divided by fine comb-line fill.
Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection.
Condition report:
Poor condition. 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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