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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily traveling back there ever since. These are objects acquired ... morefrom more than 30 years of collecting both in the field and in New York.
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$15.45 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Wood Statue Nuchu Panama. Condition is Used. These are objects acquired from more than 20 years of collecting both in the field and in New York.
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$15.35 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Ooltewah, United States There is a natural age-related crack in the front and sides as seen in the photos.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States From the island of Yantupo. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow ... moreheadscarf, glass beadedvarm and leg bracelets, gold nose ring and earrings.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect ofthe female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The most iconic aspect ofthe female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States In November 2017. This was one of them. The clothing ofa traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow headscarf, ... moreglass beadedarm and leg bracelets, gold nose ring and earrings.
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$6.80 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. These are objects acquired ... morefrom more than 20 years of collecting both in the field and in New York.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$10.85 Shipping Condition: Used Location: New York, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily traveling back there ever since. Sale of molas, nuchus and other ... morearts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity.
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$6.80 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Faded but design is very distinct. I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily traveling back there ever ... moresince.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States This was one of them. The clothing ofa traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow head scarf, glass beaded ... morearm and leg bracelets, gold nose ring and earrings.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing ofa traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them. I began ... moremy fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Update on recent MOLA acquisitions. Our first stop was in the village of Playon Chico, reached by a small Air Panama essna and then by motor launch.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States This was one of them. I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. These ... moreare objects acquired from more than 20 years of collecting both in the field and in New York.
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$15.45 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States This is a good grocery bag to help in our recycling efforts. These are objects acquired from more than 30 years of collecting both in the field and in ... moreNew York.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them. I began ... moremy fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them. I began ... moremy fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Marketing their art is both beneficial to David and the Kuna Indians.I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been ... moresteadily traveling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them.
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$15.45 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Update on recent MOLA acquisitions. Our first stop was in the village of Playon Chico, reached by a small Air Panama essna and then by motor launch.
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$15.45 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Update on recent MOLA acquisitions. Our first stop was in the village of Playon Chico, reached by a small Air Panama essna and then by motor launch.
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$10.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. Sale of molas, nuchus and ... moreother arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. Sale of molas, nuchus and ... moreother arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity.
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$13.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily traveling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Weight: 54.0 grams; 0.12 lbs; 2.0 oz.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States This was one of them. The clothing ofa traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow headscarf, glass beadedarm ... moreand leg bracelets, gold nose ring and earrings.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. Sale of molas, nuchus and ... moreother arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Update on recent MOLA acquisitions. Our first stop was in the village of Playon Chico, reached by a small Air Panama essna and then by motor launch.
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$12.45 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States These are objects acquired from more than 30 years of collecting both in the field and in New York.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Sale of molas, nuchus and other arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. This was one of them. I began ... moremy fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Outer seam edges can be removed. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow headscarf, glass ... morebeaded arm and leg bracelets, gold nose ring and earrings.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, ... moregold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect ofthe female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. Sale of molas, nuchus and ... moreother arts help the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States This was one of them. I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States Weight: 55u.0 grams; 0.12 lbs; 2.0 oz. Overall Condition: EXCELLENT. Our first stop was in the village of Playon Chico, reached by a small Air Panama ... moreCessna and then by motor launch.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$8.70 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since. This was one of them.The clothing ... moreof a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt, redand yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets, gold nose ring and earrings.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ever since.
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$11.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bedford, United States This mola depicts the funeral of a deceased person. The deceased had been attended to by the Shaman or "Nele" of the village. Not all chanting and healing ... moreis successful. So this is a scene of the deceased carried to the mountains.
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MATCHING PAIR TWO AWESOME ABSTRACT PEARSHAPED RED MOTIF KUNA MOLA PANAMA ETHNIX
PAIR OF HAND SEWN TWO PEAR SHAPED MOTIF FABRIC MOLA PANAMA Type of Object: MOLA. Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 20 years. Dimensions: 15.5" x 11.5" Weight: 2.0 oz; 57 gms each; 114.0 gms total for 2 molas Overall Condition: Used. SOME REPAIR(some holes because of wear and tear) TWO ABSTRACT FRUIT SHAPED MOLA KUNA YALA. SAN BLAS Islands) Panama Additional Information: Although I can’t put an exact date on these extraordinary molas…They were purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) the hand work and detail is extraordinary some wearing from use is avident on back of panel.but superb quality of work(woman)ship This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 The focus of ... morethis trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and wooden healing figures or dolls called nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Addition
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KUNA INDIAN MOLA HANDSEWN REVERSE APPLIQUE TEXTILE GEOMETRIC MOTIF PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA YALA BLOUSE PANEL HAND SEWN GEOMETRIC MOTIF REVERSE APPLIQUE Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 5 years. Dimensions: 19.5" x 14.0" Weight: 3.2 oz; 90.0 grams Overall Condition: Used. Very Good Awesome vibrant GEOMETRIC DESIGN TEXTILE MOLA KUNA YALA(SAN BLAS Islands) Panama Although I can’t put an exact date on these extraordinary molas…it was purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 Some others were collected from the island of Aligandi. The home of the Kuna rebellion which helped to establish the Kuna Komarca as an autonomous indigenous governing territory in the Republic of Panama. The focus of this trip was to look for ... morethe older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and wooden healing figures or dolls called nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Additional Background Information: I
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MOLA COLORFUL KUNA HANDSEWN TEXTILE DOUBLE TWIN FACE MOTIF ART PANAMA ETHNIX
EXCELLENT KUNA BLOUSE PANEL HAND SEWN COLORFUL TWIN FACE MOTIF MOLA ART PANAMA Type of Object: MOLA ART Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 10 + years. Dimensions: 17.0" x 13.0" Weight: 59.0 g; 0.13 LB; 2.10 OZ Overall Condition: Used. Very Good Sale of molas helps the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. David's passion is to visit them often. Awesome vibrant ABSTRACT MOLA KUNA YALA(San Blas Islands) Panama. Although I can’t put an exact date on this extraordinary mola…it was purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 The focus of this trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s ... moremolas and wooden healing figures or dolls called nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Additional Background Information: I began my fieldwork and ethnog
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MOLA ART APPLIQUED KUNA HANDSEWN TEXTILE FROG FISH ANIMAL MOTIF PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA BLOUSE PANEL HAND SEWN FROG FISH COLORFUL HIGH QUALITY ANIMAL MOTIF MOLA ART PANAMA Type of Object: MOLA ART Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 10 + years. Dimensions: 16.5" x 13.0" Weight: 63.0 g; 0.14lb; 2.20 OZ Overall Condition: Used. Very Good Sale of this mola helps maintaining the culture and identity of the Kuna Indians of Panama. Awesome vibrant ABSTRACT MOLA KUNA YALA(San Blas Islands) Panama. Although I can’t put an exact date on this extraordinary mola…it was purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 The focus of this trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and wooden healing figures or dolls ... morecalled nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Additional Background Information: I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have
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MOLA VIBRANT KUNA HANDSEWN TEXTILE APPLIQUED TWIN FACE MOTIF ART PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA BLOUSE PANEL APPLIQUED HAND SEWN COLORFUL TWIN FACE MOTIF MOLA Type of Object: MOLA ART Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 10 + years. Dimensions: 17.0" x 13.0" Weight: 59.0 g; 0.13 LB; 2.10 OZ Overall Condition: Used. Very Good Sale of molas helps the kuna Indians in promoting and maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. David's passion is to visit them often. Awesome vibrant ABSTRACT MOLA KUNA YALA(San Blas Islands) Panama. Although I can’t put an exact date on this extraordinary mola…it was purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 The focus of this trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and ... morewooden healing figures or dolls called nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Additional Background Information: I began my fieldwork and ethnographic stud
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KUNA CUNA NUCHU SHAMAN CARVED HEALING WOODEN STATUE DOLL SAN BLAS PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA NUCHU PANAMANIAN WOODEN HEALING MEDICINAL MAGICAL SHAMAN FIGURE Type of Object: WOODEN(DOLL) STATUE Ethnic Group: KUNA Country of Origin: KUNA YALA. PANAMA Materials: WOOD. Enamel pigment Approximate Age: 30+ years. Dimensions: 5.0” x 1.0” x 0.5" 25.0 cm by 2.5cm by 2.5 cm Weight: 126.0 grams; 0.28lbs; 4.45 oz Overall Condition: Used. Eroded because of age and use Additional Information: This is a healing figure that represents a medicine man. Woman or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process, generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell.so it was a rare opportunity to purchase this ... moreand a few others. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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VIBRANT BLOUSE PANEL APPLIQUE TEXTILE CAMEL HORSE RIDER KUNA MOLA PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA YALA BLOUSE PANEL HAND SEWN FABRIC REVERSE APPLIQUE CAMEL OR HORSE w RIDER VIBRANT COLORS DESIGN Type of Object: MOLA. Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 5 years. Dimensions: 15.5" by 13.5" OR 39 cm by 34 cm Weight: 4.1 oz by; 167.0 grams by 0.26 lbs Overall Condition: Used. Very Good(some color fading on the edges) Awesome vibrant TEXTILE Mola KUNA YALA(SAN BLAS Islands) Panama Although I can’t put an exact date on these extraordinary molas…it was purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in March of 2013 Some others were collected from the island of Aligandi. The home of the Kuna rebellion which helped to establish the Kuna Komarca as an ... moreautonomous indigenous governing territory in the Republic of Panama. The focus of this trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and wooden healing figures or dolls called nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a so
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MOLA WOMEN ART APPLIQUED KUNA HANDSEWN TEXTILE FROG ANIMAL MOTIF PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA BLOUSE PANEL HAND SEWN FROG VIBRANT ANIMAL MOTIF WOMEN MOLA ART Type of Object: MOLA ART Ethnic Group: KUNA. Country of Origin: PANAMA(KUNA YALA) Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 10 + years. Dimensions: 16.5" x 13.0" Weight: 63.0 g; 0.14lb; 2.20 OZ Overall Condition: Used. Very Good( some color fading in the edges) Sale of this mola helps maintaining the culture and identity of the Kuna Indians of Panama. Awesome vibrant ABSTRACT MOLA KUNA YALA(San Blas Islands) Panama. Although I can’t put an exact date on this extraordinary mola…it was purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 The focus of this trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and wooden healing figures ... moreor dolls called nuchus. I did however make some exceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Additional Background Information: I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in
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MOLA ART FABRIC KUNA WOMEN BLOUSES w BIRD MOTIF HANDMADE APPLIQUED PANAMA ETHNIX
HAND SEWN KUNA MOLA BLOUSE PANEL bird motif TEXTILE Type of Object: MOLA. Ethnic Group: KUNA YALA Country of Origin: PANAMA. Materials: APPLIQUED COTTON FABRIC PANEL. Approximate Age: 15+ years. Dimensions: 16.5" x 12.5" OR 44.5cm by 36 cm Weight: 2.2 oz; 60.0 gms Overall Condition: Used. distressed mola, with few holes because of age and usage) Awesome vibrant 2 GEOMETRIC TEXTILE KUNA Mola s YALA(SAN BLAS Islands) Panama Additional Information: Although I can’t put an exact date on these extraordinary molas…they were purchased on the island Carti Yantupu from one of the islands of the Carti group of Kuna Yala(San Blas Islands. Panama) This mola was just purchased in October of 2011 The focus of this trip was to look for the older seredi, pre 1950’s molas and wooden healing figures or dolls called nuchus. I did however make some ... moreexceptions and bought only a few of the more recent molas when they exhibited a balance of extraordinary. Quality, motif and color or imagination. This was one of them. The clothing of a traditional Kuna woman consists of a printed blue cotton wrapped skirt. Red and yellow headscarf, glass beaded arm and leg bracelets. Gold nose ring and earrings. The most iconic aspect of the female Kuna clothing is the colorful blouse consisting of a pair the several layered and finely sewn mola panels. The artistry of a mola reflects designs from both traditional Kuna culture and design influences from the external mass media world. Mola designs are often inspired from imagination and from modern graphics such as political posters. Labels, pictures from books, etc. Geometric molas which are the most traditional. Have been developed from ancient body painting designs and have their origins in Pre-Columbian times. Molas are a source of supplemental income for Kuna women and a source of pride and skill which helps to reinforce Kuna ethnic identity. Additional Background Information: I began my fieldwork and ethnographic studies in Kuna Yala in 1979 and have been steadily travelling back there ev
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KUNA NUCHU FEMALE SHAMAN CARVED WOODEN HEALING FIGURE SAN BLAS PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA NUCHU WOODEN HEALING MEDICINAL FEMALE SHAMAN FIGURE Type of Object: WOODEN STATUE Ethnic Group: KUNA Country of Origin: KUNA YALA. PANAMA Materials: WOOD. ENAMEL, custom metal base Approximate Age: recent. Dimensions: approximate 8.5” by 2.50” by 2.0" 21.0 cm by 6.0 cm by 5.0 cm Weight: 330 grams; 1 lb; 13. oz Overall Condition: some erosion Additional Information: This is a healing figure that represents a medicine woman or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process. Generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell.so it was a rare opportunity to purchase this and a few others. This Nuchu ... moreoriginates in the island of NARANJA GRANDE(CARTI) and is mounted on a metal base. Largely eroded but reveals the beauty of the striated wood. The presence of the traditional head scarf indicates the figure as female. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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KUNA NUCHU SHAMAN CARVED WOODEN HEALING STATUE FIGURE SAN BLAS PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA NUCHU RIO SIDRA WOODEN HEALING MEDICINAL PANAMANIAN MAGICAL SHAMAN FIGURE Type of Object: WOODEN STATUE Ethnic Group: KUNA Country of Origin: KUNA YALA. PANAMA Materials: DENSE HARD WOOD. ACHIOTE, custom metal base Approximate Age: recent. Dimensions: approximate 8.75” by 1.5” by 2.0" 21.5.0cm by 5.0 cm by 1.75cm Weight: 343 grams; 0.76 lbs; 12.0 oz Overall Condition: some erosion Additional Information: This is a healing figure that represents a medicine man. Woman or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process, generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell.so it was a rare opportunity ... moreto purchase this and a few others. This Nuchu originates in the island of RIO SIDRA and is mounted on a metal base. LARGE DENSE WOOD AND ANNOINTED WITH ACHIOTE. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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ORIGINAL KUNA CUNA NUCHU SHAMAN CARVED HEALING WOOD STATUE DOLL PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA NUCHU WOODEN HEALING MEDICINAL MAGICAL SHAMAN FIGURE STATUE Type of Object: WOODEN(DOLL) STATUE Ethnic Group: KUNA Country of Origin: KUNA YALA. PANAMA Materials: WOOD. Natural achiote pigment Approximate Age: 30+ years. Dimensions: 8.25” x 1.25” x 1.5" 21.0 cm by 3.5 cm by 4.0cm Weight: 133.0 grams; 0.30lbs; 4.7 oz Overall Condition: Tribally Used. Eroded because of age and use(inert holes) Additional Information: This is a healing figure that represents a medicine man or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process. Generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell.so it was a rare opportunity ... moreto purchase this and a few others. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. As ETHNIX has become an established physical entity on Broadway in the heart of Manhattan. Its origin had its inspiration from the Secret Museum of Mankind, which was an anonymous collection of ethnographic and risque images of earths inhabitants throughout the four corners of the earth published by Manhattan house in the 1930′s. This fascination in my youth cast the die for my future worldwide travels and ethnix was to become the funding source for research and the collection of artifacts. As one reviewer described the book… The Secret Museum of Mankind reveals a lost world-and-the fading faces of the indigenous humanity that once covered the globe. Adv
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ORIGINAL KUNA CUNA NUCHU SHAMAN STATUE HEALING FIGURE PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA NUCHU WOODEN SHAMAN FIGURE STATUE Type of Object: WOODEN figure Ethnic Group: KUNA GUNA Country of Origin: KUNA YALA. PANAMA Materials: WOOD. Natural pigment Approximate Age: recent. Dimensions: Weight: Overall Condition: Tribally Used(crack in the wooden head) Additional Information: This figure that represents a medicine man or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process. Generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell.so it was a rare opportunity to purchase this and a few others. This figure came from the Island of Rio Mandingo(Carti) It was originally sawn off from a cane or staff and was ... morea symbol of authority, Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. As ETHNIX has become an established physical entity on Broadway in the heart of Manhattan. Its origin had its inspiration from the Secret Museum of Mankind, which was an anonymous collection of ethnographic and risque images of earths inhabitants throughout the four corners of the earth published by Manhattan house in the 1930′s. This fascination in my youth cast the die for my future worldwide travels and ethnix was to become the funding source for research and the collection of artifacts. As one reviewer described the book… The Secret Museum of Mankind reveals a lost world-and-the fading faces of the indigenous humanity that once covered the globe. Adventurer transpor
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ORIGINAL KUNA CUNA NUCHU MEDICINAL SHAMAN WOOD STATUE DOLL NARAJA PANAMA ETHNIX
KUNA NUCHU WOODEN DOLL SHAMAN FIGURE MEDICINAL SHAMAN STATUE Type of Object: WOODEN figure Ethnic Group: KUNA GUNA Country of Origin: KUNA YALA. PANAMA Materials: WOOD. Natural pigment Approximate Age: recent. Dimensions: Weight: Overall Condition: Tribally Used Additional Information: This figure that represents a medicine man or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process. Generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell.so it was a rare opportunity to purchase this and a few others. This figure came from the Island of Rio Mandingo(Carti) It was originally sawn off from a cane or staff and was a ... moresymbol of authority, Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. As ETHNIX has become an established physical entity on Broadway in the heart of Manhattan. Its origin had its inspiration from the Secret Museum of Mankind, which was an anonymous collection of ethnographic and risque images of earths inhabitants throughout the four corners of the earth published by Manhattan house in the 1930′s. This fascination in my youth cast the die for my future worldwide travels and ethnix was to become the funding source for research and the collection of artifacts. As one reviewer described the book… The Secret Museum of Mankind reveals a lost world-and-the fading faces of the indigenous humanity that once covered the globe. Adventurer transport th
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