Mola

NameBlouse Fragment

CultureKuna; Cuna

Datec. 1965

Place madeSan Blas Islands/ Guna Yala, Panama, Central America

MediumCotton

Dimensions14 × 20 3/16 in. (35.5 × 51.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Thomas J. Hannaher, A.2018.60.2

Object numberA.2018.60.2

DescriptionThis hand sewn mola represents brain coral, a popular motif, in red and orange applique on a black on red base. The color choice is electric, making the outline of the main motif, in yellow, appear to be glowing. The orange and red follow a wave pattern to complete the design.