Williams Gallery West - Folk Art - Central America - Pottery, Ceramics, Textiles - Kuna Indian Mola

Folk Art - Central America - Pottery, Ceramics, Textiles
Kuna Indian Political Mola PDC San Blas Islands, Panama circa 1980 PRICE 28.00 Dimensions: approx 17" wide x 13" high
Political mola depicting a banner for the PDC ( Christian Democracy Party ). White and orange designs on a green ground. Central PDC star with human face, surrounded with dots and interlocking geometric designs. A good example of a mola influenced by regional politics. Very Good Condition. Worn. No damage.

The Kuna Indians inhabit the San Blas Islands, an archipelago of hundreds of small islands off the coast of Panama. Mola is the Kuna word for blouse, but also refers to the decorative panels on traditional blouses worn and created by Kuna women. Molas are created using a technique called "reverse appliqué", in which fabric is layered and cut in intricate patterns, revealing colors from the underlying layers. High quality molas can be recognized by the fineness of the stitching, the number of layers, and the complexity of the design. Mola designs typically portray birds, fish, flowers, and other plants and animals, as well as geometrical designs, political, mythological, and religious motifs, and scenes and objects from everyday life.
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