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Vintage Kuna Mola Hand Sewn Reverse Applique Panama Two Headed Bird

Description: Vintage Kuna Mola Handsewn Reverse Applique Fabric Art. The panel has a double headed bird. There is some fading of the fabric. Panel is roughly 12" x 16 1/2". Vintage Kuna (Cuna) Indian Mola Handsewn Folk Art from the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama. The panels feature reverse applique, and embroidery. They are made from brightly colored fabric, and usually reflect local wildlife or domestic animals, or geometric patterns. Less often, women copy a picture seen on a label from a commercial product or from a magazine. These panels were not initially sewn for art - they serve as front and back blouse panels for women and girls on the islands. You can often find pairs of complementary panels (one back, one front) although pairs usually show slight differences in their patterns or colors. They would all be considered "used" as the blouses would be worn, then deconstructed to sell the panels to tourists. Because of this, the edges of panels are often irregular, with random stitches, holes or cuts in the margins of the panel, and sometimes stains or fading on the fabric. I have done my best to point these out on the product if applicable. These molas are from my personal collection purchased directly from indigenous women on the islands in the late 80s. They can be framed or used for cushion covers. I have also seen several used together to make an interesting quilt. Please see photos and ask any questions.Feedback is appreciated.Shipping to continental US only. Please be sure your delivery area is secure. I cannot be responsible for items reported delivered that have disappeared from your delivery area.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

End Time: 2024-01-29T21:22:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.95 USD

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Vintage Kuna Mola Hand Sewn Reverse Applique Panama Two Headed BirdVintage Kuna Mola Hand Sewn Reverse Applique Panama Two Headed Bird

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Provenance: Ownership History Available

Country/Region of Manufacture: Panama

Handmade: Yes

Modified Item: No

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