Mola quilt
Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama
Cotton
74 inches (187 cm) high, 96 inches (243 cm) wide
20th century
This large quilt is composed of thirty-six molas, including some depicting various animals and sea creatures, Jesus Christ, some boxers, ships, insects, and traditional abstract motifs. Vota Frampo (Frente Amplio Popular, FRAMPO, a small left of center party created in 1977) and Partido Frazte are political references.
It is backed with black cotton and is in excellent condition.
$2000
