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Mola Panel with King

Maker Unknown, Kuna

DateLate 20th C

MediumCloth

Dimensions13 “ H x 17 3/4” W

SignedNone

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Timothy Sullivan ‘89

Object numberNLA2011.20.SUL

DescriptionMola panel with three fabric layers in brown, orange and black to create a complex reverse appliqué and appliqué background of geometric forms outlined with serrated edges. At the center is an appliqué kingly figure with a crown, cloak with jeweled collar, and upraised arms. His face and arms are pink cloth with brown running and chain stitch embroidery. Fine multicolored chain stitch embroidery decorates his garments.

ClassificationsTextiles

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