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Mola Panel with Shaman

Maker Unknown, Kuna

DateLate 20th C

MediumCloth

Dimensions11“ H x 14 1/4” W

SignedNone

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Timothy Sullivan ‘89

Object numberNLA2011.72.SUL

DescriptionOne of a pair of mola panels (with NLA2011.73) with three fabric layers in maroon, black, and pale yellow that with additional interleaved fabrics create reverse appliqué linear and serrated border on three sides. At center is a large seated shaman with arms extended and surrounded by a rayed circle. He has an aura, circled cross, and the whiskers and teeth of a feline. Extensive details including tiny appliqué triangles and embroidered stars, spirals, dashes, etc.

ClassificationsTextiles

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