'mola'; black on orange ground: 'mugan' type (2 colors, 2 layers). zoomorphic (birds and fish) shaped with appliqued eye on birds and 'tas-tas' (linear parallel slits) filler. this piece is a very fine example of workmanship and design (MLS). 46.5 x 34.5 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
Department:
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area
Dimensions:
width 46.5 centimeters and length 34.5 centimeters