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Mola Panel with Revolutionary Theme

Maker Unknown, Kuna

DateLate 20th C

MediumCloth

Dimensions12 5/8” H x 15 7/8” W

SignedNone

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2011.13.LMA

DescriptionMola panel with four layers of orange, maroon, white, and black fabric to create a multicolored reverse appliqué and appliqué framework for a political message: “REVOLUCIONARIO DEMOCRATICO” at the top and bottom and “11” at the center referring to October 11 and “M” and “T” at the two sides. Small multicolored appliqué triangles fill in spaces around words and numbers.

ClassificationsTextiles

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