Mola

Mola

*SEE REMARKS BEFORE EXHIBITING* Blouse - faded pink and black with four eagles or other large birds with outstretched wings. Double sided. Top and sleeves are green, white, and grey paisley patterns. Trimmed in red, orange, and green. Faces of birds on one side have abstract multi color stitching on them.
  • Object: Mola
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: Pre-1960 (40's-50's)
  • Dimensions: 24''W x 18''H
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica / Central America/ Panama/ San Blas Islands
  • Cultural Group: Cuna / Guna / Kuna
  • Cultural Context: Clothing decorated with Molas are the everyday clothing of the Cuna people
  • Donor: Anonymous
  • Catalog #: 2023.2.4