Mola Panel with Woman and Bird
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth
Dimensions12 1/4” H x 17 1/8” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by William Cawthern ‘11
Object numberNLA2011.36.CAW
DescriptionMola panel with two fabric layers in maroon and green and additional interleaved fabrics to create a multicolored serrated reverse appliqué border and vertical dashes that surround the appliqué figure of a kneeling woman with a large bird perched on her hand. The figure is surrounded by flowers and leaves. All the major images are decorated with chain and running stitch embroidery.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Kuna
Unknown, Kuna
