'mola'; black on hot pink ground: 'mugan' type (2 colors, 2 layers). all over abstract geometric pattern combining linear stepped shapes and some zig-zag shapes. faded and worn with one hole near the right selvage. 42.5 x 32.5 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:
length 32.5 centimeters and width 42.5 centimeters