Primarily black mola depicting African masked dancers

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Object Number 971-14-20/23903

Display Title Primarily black mola depicting African masked dancers

Descriptions

Inventory Description Mola, multi-layered, base black, two masked dancers

Classification

Applique

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Cuna

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Panama / San Blas Islands / <County> / Rio Sidra

Materials Fiber, Dye, Cotton fabric

Dimensions Overall: 38.5 x 45 cm (15 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. F. Louis Hoover, 1971

Provenance

Collector Dr. F. Louis Hoover

Collector Mrs. F. Louis Hoover

Donor Donated by Dr. F. Louis Hoover (1971)

Donor Donated by Mrs. F. Louis Hoover (1971)

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