Explore the CollectionMola

Measurements
38cm x 33cm
Place of Origin
Panama
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
1986-055
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Reverse Appliqué,San Blas Appliqué,
Objects
Costume Components - Women,Molas,

Physical Description

A San Blas appliqué mola panel. Reverse appliqué in two layers of cotton. Orange on brown. The stylized design is of a bird and a beast. Some running stitch around the eyes which are applied black and white cotton. The top has been edged in red cotton fabric with green ric-rac braid. The bottom has an edge of slightly gathered black cotton fabric.

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