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Piece of cloth, applique (mola, architectural motif)
Piece of cloth, applique (mola, architectural motif)
Object Number 28-52-30/F696
Display Title Piece of cloth, applique (mola, architectural motif)
Descriptions
Object Description Piece of cloth, applique (mola, architectural motif)
Inventory Description Mola, applique, red background, blue and orange architectural motif, plaid trim
Classification
  • Applique
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chocó
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Atrato Valley
Materials Fabric
Dimensions Overall: 69 x 49 cm (27 3/16 x 19 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 28-52-30/F696; Northern Colombia, Choco, B9:98:I

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