This mola is one of a pair that portrays Kuna Village customs. Here we have three Kuna women, outfitted in their Kuna dresses, mourning a Kuna man that lies dead in a hammock.

Hammocks are a integral part of the Kuna culture. Babies are rocked to sleep in them, the Sailas or tribe leaders lay in them during their ceremonies, the sick are cured in them, the dead are mourned and then carried away in them for burial.

The dwelling here represents a Kuna house or hut. The roof is thatched with palm tree fronds. This is represented by different colored swatches of fabric between the main fabric layers and hand stitched in the reverse applique. The embroidery on the Kuna women's clothing is exquisite. Please scroll down to see the details. The blur on the image is not on the mola but as a result of the scan.

Wonderful and elaborate embroidery throughout the mola. The background is filled with tiny colored triangles. This was made to be worn on a blouse but was not ever used. Brand New - Mint condition.

Size: 18" x 14".

Colors: Top layer Maroon, Middle layer Black and Bottom layer Maroon.

Mola Maker = Martina of Ustupu

Cost of Pair: $235.00