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Mola blouse with nele
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Mola blouse with nele

Maker Ricartina Smith
MediumCotton, cloth
Dimensions22 1/4” H x 37 1/2” W (garment)
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Anthony and Lorraine Aveni
Object numberNLA2013.18.AVE
DescriptionMola blouse with two large similar panels of three fabric layers in maroon, black, and gold with reverse appliqué central image of a nele (shaman) flanked by incense pots and pan pipes (?). Multicolored triangles in reverse appliqué fill the background. Added upper border has multicolored spirals and incense pots. The blouse is red and white geometric print with ribbon and rickrack trim on the sleeves and a black, yellow and blue floral on bottom edge. Drawstring at neck. Yellow strip added on one edge of each side.
ClassificationsTextiles
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