Description: This intricate mola is entirely hand-stitched and made using reverse applique sewing techniques. It is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of folk art that was once worn in a traditional Kuna (Guna) woman's blouse. The photos show obvious signs of wear, but that quality makes molas like this one so special and sets traditional molas apart from tourist art. This mola comes from my collection, and I have been going to Kuna Yala (the San Blas Islands) since 1974 and have made over 89 trips there as an ethnographer and collector, buying directly from the Kuna women who make and wear molas. Molas are my passion and life's work, and I am highly qualified to answer any of your questions about this fascinating art form. All molas are from my personal collection (Prudence Grissom), and I have taken the photographs, which are Copyrighted. Please ask questions; I'm happy to help and appreciate your business! Prudence Grissom. * Please check out my other mola listings and my recently published Mola Coloring Book! Thank you for your interest!
Price: 69.95 USD
Location: Lake Providence, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-11-05T23:19:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Worn in a traditional Kuna woman's blouse: 19" x 16"
Mola is from the Guna (Kuna) village of Rio Sidra: Appraised value $300.
Molas are unique to the Indigenous Guna (Kuna, Cuna): Worn in a traditional Guna woman's Blouse.
Country/Region of Manufacture: Panama
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Panamanian
