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$37.95 Shipping Location: Indio, United States What is a Mola?. How is a mola made?. A mola maker places two or three pieces of different colored cloth on top of each other and bastes them together. ... moreThen she cuts into the top layer, cutting out her design (she may have drawn her design first in pencil, but often she just follows the idea in her head.).
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Free Shipping Location: Vista, United States This is a beautiful mola, made by a Kuna woman in the San Blas Islands of Panama. I've had it since the early 1970's. i bought it in princeton, new jersey ... morefrom a family that had been to panama and brought back a bunch of these lovely folk art designs.
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Free Shipping Location: Saint Augustine, United States Lovely Kuna Indian hand-made basket circa 1945 with provenance. 5 inches tall and 10 inches in circumference.
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Free Shipping Location: La Mesa, United States OFFERED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IS THIS EXTRAORDINARY SAN BLAS ISLAND KUNA INDIAN MOLA DOLL! THE DOLL IS A VERY LENGTH LY 33 INCHES FOR HEIGHT AND HAS ... moreAN ARM SPAN OF 23 INCHES! JUST LOOK AT THE EMBROIDERY, LEATHER WORK, MIRROR DISK, HAND PAINTED PAPER MACHE FACE, AND LOTS OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS! THE DOLL IS VERY OLD AND WILL NEED FRESHENING UP. ALSO SOME OF THE BEADS NEED SOME MINOR STITCHING AND THERE IS A NEED TO STITCH UNDER ONE ARM. I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY LIKE THIS ONE! *FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING! THANK YOU FOR VIEWING!.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Nashville, United States KUNA INDIAN NASIS RATTLE. USED IN PUBERTY CEREMONIES. GOURD, WOOD, DEER BONE, FIBER. FROM THE, "ART OF BEING KUNA", MARILYN SALVADOR, ED.1997, PAGE 300. ... moreSAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Nashville, United States KUNA INDIAN -SAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA. COLLECTED BY LARRY BARON IN KUNA YALA, 1999. AGE UNKNOWN. CONDITION AS SHOWN. WELL USED GOURD CONTAINER.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Nashville, United States KUNA INDIAN NASIS RATTLE. USED IN PUBERTY CEREMONIES. GOURD, SEEDS IN GOURD (NICE LIGHT SOUND) WOOD, FIBER. FROM THE, "ART OF BEING KUNA", MARILYN SALVADOR, ... moreED.1997. SAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA.
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$225.00 Shipping Location: Nashville, United States EXCELLENT ETHNOGRAPHIC PIECE. USED IN CEREMONIES TO CURE THE SICK. THIS IS TO PROTECT THE PERSON FROM THE "BONIGANA" OR DISEASE CAUSING SPITIS. FROM THE, ... more"ART OF BEING KUNA", MARILYN SALVADOR, ED.1997, PAGE 240-242.
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$6.50 Shipping Location: Corrales, United States 12.5"long X 9.5 " wide. This beautiful, old mola is from about 1970, but it could be much older. The Kuna people live on the San Blas Islands on the north ... morecoast of Panama. After the Spanish arrived, the painting was transferred to cloth and the reverse applique was developed.
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$7.50 Shipping Location: Corrales, United States One is a bird, and one is a fish. They have a plain black background that feels more like rayon polyester, but they are from about 1970. The Kuna people ... morelive on the San Blas Islands on the north coast of Panama.
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OLD MOLA FROM SAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA VERY FINE QUALITY W/INTRICATE STITCHING
Mola are the iconic craft of the San Blas Islands of the Caribbean coast of Panama. The are made by the Kuna Indian women who inhabit these islands as part of their traditional dress. An authentic mola takes two weeks to six months to make and starts its life as part of a paired set that make the front and back panel of a dress top. They originated in the 19th century as fabrics became more widely available from colonizers and they are inspired by the traditional body painting of the Kuna. Mola are constructed with a reverse applique technique and one of the criteria by which the quality and value of a mola is judged is how many cut-away layers were used in the construction. Other qualities to look for include: originally used as a dress. Not just made for tourists; fineness of stitches and evenness and width of cutouts; complexity of embroidery ... moreand stitched designs; and overall artistry of color and design. Sorry about the reflection/shadow in the pictures. The Mola is perfect. This Mola appears to have about a dozen layers judging from the multitude of colors. The stitches are very fine, virtually invisible. The original Mola were representative of the creativity and pride of workmanship of the women who made them and wore them proudly. You can tell by the very intricate design and multitude of colors as well as the fine quality of the workmanship. This piece was a labor of love. Measures 19 1/4" X 15" This piece was not made for tourists like most pieces you see. The original Mola do not have the large pieces of fabric, minimal colors(which means minimal layers of fabric for the reverse applique technique) and rough stitching. If you want it without the frame the shipping will be free.
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VINTAGE CUNA INDIAN KUNA INDIAN TRIBAL San Blas islands CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE #2
VINTAGE CUNA INDIAN KUNA INDIAN TRIBAL San Blas islands CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE#2.Accented with polychrome pigments. Early 20th c.MEASURES 8" TALL" Please see pictures. ALL ITEMS ON MY SITE ARE GUARANTEE TO BE 100% VINTAGE, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. Please email me if you have any questions, THANK YOU. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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21" Antique Nele Nuchu Figure, From Guna Yala Islands (Kuna Yala, San Blas)
I purchased this in the 1980's on one of the islands in Guna Yala. formerly San Blas then Kuna Yala) I was shopping for Mola when I noticed this figure inside the Kuna woman's hut. I didn't know what it was for at the time, it just caught my eye. The Kuna woman said it was not for sale but I pleaded and she relented. Since then I have learned of it's purpose as a Shaman's Nele Nuchu healing figure. Figure wears several different pieces of cloth, including a piece of old mola. Figure also wears several shell/seed/glass bead necklaces. Figure has seed eyes and a piece of silver colored metal nose jewelry. Figure is made from a fairly lightweight wood. The left side of the face is split, it was like that when I purchased it. Split extends down neck to base. Measured at base, split is 2" deep extending to center of wood ... morelog. Figure stands 21" tall and has 14" circumference.
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CUNA KUNA Indian Tree Mola San Blas Islands Panama Hand Sewn Textile Art
This Mola is in very good condition. See two small defects listed above in"Item Condition. It measures 17 3/4 inches by 13 5/8 inches and is suitable for framing. FREE SHIPPING! SHIPS IN ONE BUSINESS DAY! Please contact me if you have any questions. I ship only to addresses in the 50 United States. PayPal is the only form of payment I accept. Payment is due immediately if this is a“Buy It Now” purchase or within 3 days if this is an auction. Please contact me if you have any problem with any purchase and give me an opportunity to resolve the issue before leaving feedback. Thank you for viewing this item!
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Vintage ANIMALS on MOLA 18x15 San Blas Islands Panama 1965 CALDWELL
Vintage ANIMALS on MOLA 18x15 San Blas Islands Panama 1965 CALDWELL EBAY Images at top left of page will expand more than these. 1965 KUNA INDIAN San Blas Islands Panama MOLAS 15" x 18" ANIMAL MOLA depicts dog and birds Dominant colors: red and black This is a note from the missionary who brought this back as a souvenir for a supporter: In 1965. We led a youth workcamp to Panama where the group built a church. One of our side trips was to four of the 365 San Blas Islands inhabited by the KUNA Indians. Rising at 3:30 am in Colon, we rode a bus to Panama City where we boarded a chartered DC-3 to fly over the Darian Jungle. We landed on a strip of coarse grass and then hiked through the jungle on a narrow footpath. Next we stepped into a motorized kayuko(dugout canoe) for a ride downstream to the sea. Then we climbed aboard the launch ... morePapIgarUlu. As we approached the first island. Solidad Mundinga, we saw coral formations beneath us that made the water change from deep blue to turquoise. We walked barefoot on white sand through the receiving line of school children and past the women and children selling molas, conch shells and necklaces. The chief greeted us in Kuna which was translated into Spanish and English. All around us people were peeking through the cane walls to see the visitors. We continued our visits to three other islands: Mosquito Island. Nalunega and Crti Tupile. We ate barbecued turtle and watched Kuna youth perform native dances to the music of bamboo pipes and maracas. The Kuna men worked in their fields on the mainland. But their women were never allowed off of the islands; thus they spent their time creating these beautiful works of art. These panels of decoration were made to be used as clothing for the women themselves. Here we see the early stages of mola creation The snapshot here shows the women wearing their mola blouses. MOLAS are made by stacking several layers of colored cotton cloth. Then each element of the design is created by"cutting down" to the desired layer of
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VINTAGE 1960'S SAN BLAS ISLANDS CUNA INDIAN MOLA 15 X 14 EXCELLENT
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING I HAVE SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL CUNA MOLAS UP FOR BID THESE WERE FOUND AFTER MY MOTHER DIED.I ASSUME THEY WERE PURCHASED ON HER TRIP TO PANAMA IN THE EARLY 1960'S THEY HAVE BEEN PACKED AWAY ALL THESE YEARS THEY ARE ALL OF EXCELLENT ARTISTIC QUALITY THIS ONE MEASURES 15 X 14" EXCELLENT CONDITION PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING g.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bjw%60hquvg%3Eg-1455dca1dc0-0x110-
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Mola Art from the San Blas Islands by Captain Kit Kapp
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Antique Mola Folk Art Fabric Panel from Dress Vintage Panama San Blas Islands
Hi. You are bidding on a panel taken from an antique San Blas Islands dress. I sold the other front panel a few months ago. It was similar. This one measures 14 inches by 15 inches. It is old. So it is somewhat old looking, but in good condition. The sewing is spectacular, very detailed. There is embroidery as well. This one is handsewn with some areas of machine sewn. Thank you.
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Antique Finely Worked Mola Panama San Blas Islands Folk Art Fabric Panel
Hi. You are bidding on a very old mola. It was one of several I got from an estate of a Central American folk art collector. This one was in a frame. And you can see the black fabric around the edges looks darker because it was tucked into the frame. This one is in good condition. It does look faded. The workmanship is amazing. It is all hand sewn. The size is 12.5 inches by 15 inches. There are many layers of cotton fabric, sewn to create a design known to the San Blas people. I have no idea as to the meaning of this particular mola. Thank you.
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Vintage 70's Handsewn Kuna Indian Mola Art Textile San Blas Islands, Animals
Powered by Vintage Handsewn Kuna Indian Mola Art Textile San Blas Islands. Panama, 1970's Orange/ Blue- Animals Design Features: NO RESERVE! Authentic Kuna Indian Art This is made by Kuna people living off the Northern Coast of Panama on the San Blas Islands The mola is the most famous form of art produced in Panama This item is dated pre 1972. Exact date unknown There are 2 layers in this mola; orange& blue This mola depicts shapes that might be birds/ frogs/ ducks Colors include orange& blue w/ stitching aorund the eyes in black. And multi-color around one eye All hand sewn Measurements approx. 15" x 13" This item was brought to us by a woman who lived with a Kuna Indian tribe for two years in 1971 and 1972. All of the molas brought to us by her are items that she obtained during her stay. Please check our other auctions ... morefor more molas from the same collection. Condition: Our molas are all vintage. Handsewn items. They may have unfinished edges or un-cut threads hanging from them. This mola is somewhat faded due to age. see photos for condition and examples of wear) Watch our other auctions for more molas from the same collection coming soon! An excerpt from a Mola Art Book concerning classification of Mola designs: Many people viewing an abstract or realistic mola express curiosity as to what the motif represents. A newcomer to the field would answer appropriately. It's anyone's guess! However, there is often a definite meaning incorporated into these mystifying designs, although it should be understood that the majority of molas are created without profound thought purely for decorative appeal. PAYMENT We accept Paypal All payments must be received within 7 days of the end of auction. All in state residents will be charged state and local sales tax during the checkout process. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. And all PayPal payments must be made within this time period. If payment isn't received within this time period, a Non-Paying Bidder ale
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