Guna Mola with Crossed Pistols

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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 14.5 × 19.5 inches Worked in three layers of reverse appliqué with applied appliqué and embroidery. A contact-era narrative panel, depicting two large crossed pistols set against a black ground. The pistols are rendered in red with blue outlines, their barrels crossing at center with gray appliquéd metal detailing on the chambers and embroidered mechanical accents. Curved grips in red feature yellow and teal appliquéd details. Thewords"PUNA VASQUEZ" are inscribed in multicolored appliquéd letters across the upper register of each panel, with each letter rendered in a different color — orange, green, pink, yellow, and teal. Dense multicolored slit-work fill bars in yellow, pink, orange, green, white, and lavender saturate the surrounding ground, creating a vibrant rhythm across the dark field. A red cotton border with rickrack trim frames each composition. Running-stitch embroidery in contrasting threads adds textural detail throughout. A bold contact-era composition likely commemorating a named individual, reflecting the Guna tradition of incorporating contemporary imagery and text into traditional mola design. Provenance: From the Parker & Neal Collection

  Condition

  Wear is present to the left of intersection of pistols, loss of fabric is visible, as well as, minor fading. 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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