Mola Panel with Butterflies
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCotton, cloth, cotton and satin cloth
Dimensions13 5/8” H x 17 1/8” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by the Henke-Hsu Family
Object numberNLA2011.43.HSU
DescriptionMola panel with three fabric layers in black, pink, and denim to create, with the addition of red satin and orange cotton fabric, two large reverse appliqué and appliqué spirals and a double border around two butterflies. The butterflies are decorated with extensive embroidery stitching.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Kuna