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Three Pillows Mola Textile of the Cuna (Kuna) Indians, Sun Blas Island, Panama

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Ca. first half 20th century, multilayer geometric and figural multicolor design, as pillow tops with maroon velvet backing. Two with cross motifs, 12-1/14" x 17 ¾" and 15"x 19"; and python motif, 15"x 18". Hand made by Kuna women, elaborately designed and painstakingly sewn cloth panels stitched in appliqué.
Provenance: Gus and Mimi Bizic "Mola Woman" lifetime private collection, Sewickley, PA, by descent, and then to current owner; acquired at Panama in 1970, The Kapp Kuna Expedition Collection.

Ref.: Selective works exhibited in Museum of Art Carnegie Museum, April 1 - May 16, 1976, and extensive exhibition at Sewickley Academy's Campbell Gallery, January 3-27, 1984.

Condition: Overall good, some wear, fading colors and separation to fabric.

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Ca. first half 20th century, multilayer geometric and figural multicolor design, as pillow tops with maroon velvet backing. Two with cross motifs, 12-1/14" x 17 ¾" and 15"x 19"; and python motif, 15"x 18". Hand made by Kuna women, elaborately designed and painstakingly sewn cloth panels stitched in appliqué.
Provenance: Gus and Mimi Bizic "Mola Woman" lifetime private collection, Sewickley, PA, by descent, and then to current owner; acquired at Panama in 1970, The Kapp Kuna Expedition Collection.

Ref.: Selective works exhibited in Museum of Art Carnegie Museum, April 1 - May 16, 1976, and extensive exhibition at Sewickley Academy's Campbell Gallery, January 3-27, 1984.

Condition: Overall good, some wear, fading colors and separation to fabric.

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