Mola Panel with Frog
Maker
Unknown, Kuna
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth
Dimensions12” H x 16 3/4” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by the Native American Studies Program in honor of Emily Hutton-Hughes
Object numberNLA2011.35.NAST
DescriptionMola panel with three fabric layers in dark maroon, white, and light maroon to create the reverse appliqué and appliqué complex linear border. Additional interleaved fabrics create multicolored vertical dashes that surround the central figure of a frog between flowers and leaves. The body of the frog, the flowers, and two additional small frogs are appliqué with chain and running stitch embroidery.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Kuna
