Mola Panel with Bird and Flower
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth
Dimensions14 1/2” H x 10” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Aiello, P’11
Object numberNLA2011.11.AIET
DescriptionMola panel with two layers of black and green fabric and additional interleaved layers in various colors to create a large bird with outstretched wings and a flower. The background has reverse appliqué dashes of various lengths while the bird and flower are appliqué with chain stitch embroidery.
ClassificationsTextiles
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