Mola Panel with Two Birds on backs of joined Animals
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
Datec. 1945-1948
MediumCloth
Dimensions14 1/8” x 18 1/2”
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Carolynne Whitefeather
Object numberNLA2011.81.WHI
DescriptionOne of a pair of mola panels (with NLA2011.80) with three fabric layers in orange, red, and yellow that create reverse appliqué outlines of two confronting birds standing on the backs of two confronting animals with their heads conjoined. The bodies of the birds and animals are filled with linear and serrated multicolor appliqué panels. Multicolored appliqué geometric shapes also appear throughout the background. Minimal embroidery on faces.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Kuna
