Vintage Reverse Applique Eagle Mola by Kuna Indians, Panama Large 19 by 23

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Vintage Reverse Applique Eagle Mola by Kuna Indians, Panama Large 19 by 23
Vintage Large Mola w/ Eagle and Other Jungle Creatures - Bird, Monkey, Critters
Hand Made by the Kuna Indian Tribe on the San Blas Isthmus in Panama
Reverse Applique Technique
In Wood Frame w/ Wire Hanger on Board Back
Not Under Glass So You Can Really See Textile w/o
Reflection
Framed Measures: 19 1/4” High by 23” Wide by 1 1/2” Depth
Mola Alone Measures: 15 6/8” High by 19 5/8” Wide
Soft Muted Colors
Looks Like We Want Our Vintage / Antique Collectibles to Look
This One Has Letters in Top Right - Signature? Word?
In Very Good Vintage Condition -Some Fabric Fade in Areas and Some Fraying of
Fabrics in Areas - See Eagle’s Back Leg and Wing for This Area - Photo #4, #5
A Beautiful Example of Tribal Mola Applique
Ready to Hang and Enjoy!
Here is Some Information from the Internet on This Old Tribal Craft / Photos Follow
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The Kunas are the creators of the vibrant textiles called "Mola" and these textiles are vital to their communities. The Molas are Panama's expressions of folklore and most famous native handicraft. Mola Art began approximately two hundred years ago when Kuna women gained access to modern, store-bought fabrics. The first designs represented their culture, mythology, native animals and plants.
Mola panels are made by selecting several layers of fabric, the last layer remain whole and uncut, this layer will serve as the base, the other layers will be place one on top of another, on these layers they will draw the design, cutting the design through, then stitching each one to reveal the colors beneath. The Kunas work with one layer at the time, layer by layer from the bottom layer up. They may also add appliques, inlay details, inserts placed under the top layer to bring more colors to the theme. The method is called reverse applique. The ones made on reverse applique are considered the best.
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