Mola

Mola

*SEE REMARKS BEFORE EXHIBITING* Red and white abstract pattern on blouse with white sleeves. Double sided. On one side, upper portion of garment is printed "Nelly Martinez" stitched in blue and yellow thread. Trimmed with blue and red fabric, red rickrack.
  • Object: Mola
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: Pre-1960 (40's-50's)
  • Dimensions: 25.5''W x 20''H
  • Culture Area: 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 #: 2023.2.1