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Mola. Cotton textile, applique work
Mola. Cotton textile, applique work
Object Number 46-21-20/15150
Display Title Mola. Cotton textile, applique work
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Mola
Object Description Mola. Cotton textile, applique work
Inventory Description Mola, applique, red, white and blue geom. design, orange and white trim
Classification
  • Applique
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Cuna
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / San Blas Islands
Materials Cotton fabric
Dimensions Overall: 62.5 x 56 cm (24 5/8 x 22 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-21-20/15150; Panama, Cuna, San Blas, B9:98:H

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