Mola Panel with Women potters
Maker
Ricartina Smith
ClassificationsTextiles
Dimensions12 1/4” H x 16” W
Materials/TechniqueCotton, cloth
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNLA2013.17B.LMA
DescriptionOne of a pair of mola panels (with NLA2013.17A). Mola panel in three fabric layers of maroon, black, and bright pink creating reverse appliqué images depicting two women creating pottery including a jar, bowl, and pipe. Multicolored triangular shapes in reverse appliqué fill the background. Remains of pink floral blouse along bottom edge.
Place of origin / madeMamitupu Island, San Blas Islands (Kuna Yala), north and central america
Collections
Exhibitions
Makers and Materials of the Americas
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