Folk Art - Central America - Pottery, Ceramics, Textiles |
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Kuna Indian Mola Blouse Two Panels San Blas Islands, Panama circa 1990 SOLD
Dimensions: approx 40" long x 30" wide Panels approx 18" wide x 20" high |
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Fabulous example of an intact mola blouse. Superb craftsmanship. Multicolor batik fabric on shoulders and arms. Pink trim at hem. Both front and back panels are decorated with a vibrant scene depicting a seated woman inside a complex multi-chambered abstract form. Panels are decorated overall with multi-colored triangles. Excellent Condition. No damage. |
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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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