Description:

Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands, Kuna peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lovely textile mola exhibiting polychrome hues and an intriguing decorative scene. A large feline head centered on the composition wears a tie and has a pair of large tendrils bearing abstract human heads, a pair of additional feline heads, and 2 bone-shaped forms, each with an additional pair of feline heads. A large cruciform shape rests above the largest feline head, and the surrounding areas are filled with abstract linear shapes outlined in vibrant colors. The mola is set within a form-fitting frame which itself is framed with an orange-hued cord braid border frame. Size (mola): 18.3" L x 14.125" W (46.5 cm x 35.9 cm); (smaller frame): 19.4" L x 15.2" W (49.3 cm x 38.6 cm); (larger frame): 23.5" L x 19.25" W (59.7 cm x 48.9 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-William and Marion Schulevitz collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s

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#172077

  • Condition: Mola has light fading to thread colors in some areas, otherwise intact and very good. Great motifs across mola. Museum paper on back of larger frame is torn in several areas but does not affect the overall presentation when hanging on a wall. Back of larger frame fitted with modern metal wire for mounting and display purposes.

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