Mola

Mola

Child's short-sleeved cotton shirt, known as a mola. Molas are part of the traditional clothing of the Kuna people from Panama, Central America. Molas are hand-made and highly-decorated using a reverse appliqué technique.

Unknown artist, Panama

Gift of the Berry Brooks Estate

20th Century

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Cotton
23-3/4 X 31-3/4"

Panama

1984.1.246A