Guna Mola Panel Political Campaign

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The Parker & Neal Mola Collection - Part 1

By Dana Auctions LLC

May 16, 2026

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The Parker-Neal Mola Collection Auction on May 16 presents a compelling selection of molas drawn from the renowned collection of Ann Parker and Avon Neal, co-authors of Molas: Folk Art of the Cuna Indians. This first offering has been thoughtfully curated to highlight some of the most interesting and visually striking examples from their extensive holdings. Dana Auctions LLC dana@danaauctions.com

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• Lot Description
  Panama (Guna Yala), circa 1970s 16 × 19 inches A remarkable political mola panel worked in three layers of reverse appliqué, appliqué, and embroidery depicting a portrait figure identified by text as a Panamanian political candidate. The bust-length figure is rendered with a large rounded head filled with orange embroidered dots, round pink glasses, spiral ear ornaments, a prominent red nose, and a broad mouth showing white teeth. The figure's raised left hand holds a small watermelon-slice motif, and a multicolored striped tie hangs below the chin. The body is outlined in concentric bands of red, pink, and orange against the black ground. Multicolored appliquéd and embroidered lettering surrounds the figure: "GALINDO" in large letters across the top, "ALONSO FERNANDEZ" and "DIPUTADO" beneath, "NACIONALISTA" across the midsection, and "PRESIDENTE" in bold letters along the bottom edge. A small Panamanian flag on a yellow pole appears beside the figure, with a second Panamanian flag appliquéd at right — each rendered with the correct quartered red, white, and blue field with four-pointed stars. The designation "3PN" appears on a separate small flag or banner, likely indicating a political party affiliation. The black ground is densely filled throughout with rows of vertical slits in alternating colors — orange, yellow, blue, teal, lavender, pink, white, and red — creating a vibrant, rhythmic background texture. Fine hand-stitching throughout. An outstanding example of Guna political commentary in textile form. Single panel on black cotton ground with red cotton backing. Pink fabric border along the lower edge. A similar photo of this mola can be found on page 213 of MOLAS Folk Art of the Cuna Indians by Parker and Neal. Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection

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  Wear, fading, and discoloration ,as well as, loss of fabric are present. In house Flat Rate US Shipping of $15 for 1 -10 molas, $5 each additional 10 molas. Insurance is additional and required.
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