'mola'; orange on black background: 'mugan' type (2 colors, 2 layers). series of horizontal interlocking bands with unit of repitition a "Y" shape; bilateral horizontal layout with central vertical dividing line. faded, orange layer torn at left upper selvage. 50 x 32.4 cm.
Donor:
Grace Relfe and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Istupo Island, San Blas Islands, Panama
Culture or time period:
Kuna
Collector:
Grace Relfe
Collection date:
1975
Materials:
Cotton (textile)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Molas
Function:
2.1 Daily Garb
Context of use:
these applique panels form the front and back of women's and children's shirts; made by Cuna women; old, worn and out-of-style panels are sold to tourists