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Lot # 50 - Vintage Panamanian Kuna Folk Art Framed Mola Textiles
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 16-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 23-Jun-2026 7:49:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
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| Highest bidder: | -- |
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Description :
This lot features a vibrant collection of three vintage Panamanian Mola textile art pieces, traditional to the indigenous Kuna (Guna) people of the San Blas Islands, Panama. Expertly crafted using intricate hand-stitched reverse appliqué and embroidery techniques, these colorful textile panels showcase stylized regional wildlife and dense geometric backgrounds. The collection includes a diverse assortment of imagery, including paired birds nestled among bright floral branches, a stylized quadruped/feline figure, and a smaller composition focusing on a bird amidst dense tropical foliage. Each piece highlights multiple layers of contrasting cotton cloth and precise, tight stitching characteristic of authentic tribal folk art. Beautifully preserved, matted, and housed in complementary wooden frames, these pieces offer a cohesive and striking ready-to-hang gallery set for collectors of international textiles, Latin American history, or bohemian and mid-century modern decor. Technique: Multi-layer reverse appliqué and hand embroidery on cotton textile Subject Matter: Stylized regional birds, animals, and traditional geometric filler motifs Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Fabric panels display rich, unfaded coloration. Frames and matting exhibit light, age-appropriate wear with structurally secure backing (see photos for detail). Small Framed Square: 6" x 6.5" Medium Framed Horizontal Panel: 18" x 14" Large Framed Horizontal Panel: 18.5" x 15.5"Dimensions
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