Mola Panel with Snake Heads
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth
Dimensions12 “ H x 14 1/2” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNLA2011.19.LMA
DescriptionMola panel with two fabric layers in orange and navy blue to create the reverse appliqué forms of four toothy animal heads (snakes?). The heads face away from each other. Their eyes are surrounded by embroidered running stitches. The bodies are filled with multicolored appliqué squared spirals.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Kuna
Unknown, Kuna
