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One of a pair of matching molas primarily red, each depicting a man, a horned an
One of a pair of matching molas primarily red, each depicting a man, a horned an
Object Number 979-27-20/25553A
Display Title One of a pair of matching molas primarily red, each depicting a man, a horned an
Descriptions
Object Description One of a pair of matching molas. primarily red, each depicting a man, a horned animal, and flora. 56 x 44 cm.
Inventory Description Mola, red background, multicolored figure and animal motif, 2 sewn together on o
Classification
  • Applique
Department Ethnographic
Date 1954
Culture
  • Cuna
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / San Blas Islands
Materials Fabric
Dimensions Overall: 56 x 44.5 cm (22 1/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 979-27-20/25553a; Panama, San Blas, Cuna; 3
Provenance
Collector Mrs. J. Howard Means (1954 - 1979)

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