A group of Panamanian mola textiles
A group of Panamanian mola textiles
Early/mid-20th century
One with fabric tag stitched to corner: Authentic San Blas Indian Mola / Handmade in Panama; one with lettering: Robles Conlacampana / Partido Liberal Nacional / Democracia / Justicia / Libertad; some with other lettering
The vibrantly embroidered fabric panels with applique elements, each depicting various avian, serpentine, figural, or geometric motifs, 14 pieces
Largest: 21" H x 29.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Each overall good condition, some with scattered fraying or loose threads to edges and minor soiling. Some with fading to the colors commensurate with age. The largest with paper tag sewn into upper corner verso. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A group of Panamanian mola textiles
Early/mid-20th century
One with fabric tag stitched to corner: Authentic San Blas Indian Mola / Handmade in Panama; one with lettering: Robles Conlacampana / Partido Liberal Nacional / Democracia / Justicia / Libertad; some with other lettering
The vibrantly embroidered fabric panels with applique elements, each depicting various avian, serpentine, figural, or geometric motifs, 14 pieces
Largest: 21" H x 29.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Each overall good condition, some with scattered fraying or loose threads to edges and minor soiling. Some with fading to the colors commensurate with age. The largest with paper tag sewn into upper corner verso. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
