Lot 802

3 Guna (Kuna) Mola Blouses, Panama, San Blas Islands

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3 Guna (Kuna) Mola Blouses, Panama, San Blas Islands

Estimate: $450 - $675

Starting Bid: $200

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands, Guna (Kuna) culture, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Three cotton mola blouses composed of brightly colored upper yokes with short gathered sleeves and lower mola panels created in the traditional layered reverse appliqué technique. One blouse displays an abstract geometric composition, and another presents a bell motif framed by scrolling geometric elements. The largest features a circular design with a stylized bull and the words "Estados Unidos Monaco," with the verso showing a horse and "Supercentro Monaco." Each panel reveals hand-cut layers of colored cotton stitched to produce linear patterns and strong color contrasts. Size of largest: 22" L x 33" W (55.9 cm x 83.8 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, acquired in 2022

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Item # 196792

  • Condition: Light wear consistent with use and age. Small tears and fraying especially on underarm areas and along some seams and edges. The mola panels remain bright and intact, with the layered reverse applique work and stitching largely well preserved.

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