Mola blouse with stingrays
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth
DimensionsPanels: c. 14 1/2” x 19”
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Timothy Sullivan ‘89
Object numberNLA2011.58.SUL
DescriptionMola blouse with two similar panels of three fabric layers in orange,black, and cream creating reverse appliqué and appliqué linear borders around the panel and the central manta ray. The spine and eyes of the ray, and decorative details and geometric fillers are reverse appliqué and appliqué. Running stitch embroidery fills the eye surrounds. On one side, herringbone stitches ornament the spine. Blouse is tan and rust floral print with ribbon and rickrack trim.
ClassificationsTextiles
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