'mola'; black top on grey on dark blue ground: 'mamaralet' type (few colors). design formed from repeated stop pattern radiating from two crosses; arranged in rough bilateral symmetry. faded; back layer seamed by machine stitching. MariLyn Salvadore says this is an unusual color combination. 49 x 33 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
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