Mola blouse with Birds and Flower
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth
DimensionsPanels: c. 10 3/4” x 16 1/4”
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Timothy Sullivan ‘89
Object numberNLA2011.60.SUL
DescriptionMola blouse with two similar panels of three fabric layers in maroon, orange, and blue creating reverse appliqué linear form above which are two appliqué birds sipping nectar from a flower. Filling spaces are appliqué spiral forms. Extensive embroidery appears on the birds, flower, leaves, as well as floral embroidery in the background. The blouse is blue and white sheer fabric with a print fabric lower trim and rickrack accents.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Clementina (Clementine) Martinez
