mola

Cuna peopleslate 1900s–1994

Spencer Museum of Art
Lawrence, United States

The Cuna are known for their molas, brightly colored appliquéd textiles. This piece of cloth features a mythological creature surrounded by plants, animals, and a bird.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: mola
Creator: Cuna peoples
Date Created: late 1900s–1994
Physical Dimensions: Image Dimensions Height/Width: 29.5 x 39 cm, Image Dimensions Height/Width: 11 5/8 x 15 3/8 in, Frame Dimensions: 34.5 x 43 cm, Frame Dimensions: 13 9/16 x 16 15/16 in
Type: costume
Medium: cotton, thread, appliqué, embroidering

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Cord Cotton Textile Yarn

Interested in Visual arts?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.