Mola; 4 layers, red background color with bird applique. Multi-colored bird has stitches across wings, torso, and tail. ERINETDA applique on both sides of bottom half; worn out and faded. 51.6 x 34.5 cm
Donor:
Helen McLaren
Collection place:
Cristóbal, Colon Province, Panama
Culture or time period:
Kuna
Collector:
unknown
Collection date:
unknown
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Molas
Function:
2.1 Daily Garb
Department:
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area
Loans:
S1986-1987 #20: Richmond Art Center (January 28, 1987–April 16, 1987)