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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Mola
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Mola

Artist/Maker (Guna, dates unknown)
Dateca. 2013
Mediumdyed cotton, polyester/rayon, lace trim and metallic thread
DimensionsOverall: 16 × 27 1/2 in. (40.6 × 69.9 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number2013.4.10
    DescriptionA new initiative in Guna Yala requires all students and teachers in the region to wear traditional dress every Monday in order to preserve Guna cultural heritage. This sheer white blouse features a zigzag trim and an elaborate embroidered string ribbon. It is fully finished with a boat neckline that contrasts with earlier crewneck styles. The polyester/rayon material used for the sleeves and neck is a departure from earlier all-cotton blouses, and hints at a change in fabric availability as the latter may be more expensive per yard than synthetics. The maze-like mola design is purely geometric with a white background, red appliqué, and black top layer. A pair of rectangular designs runs vertically on the left with a larger interweaving square of lines beside it. From a short distance, the array of lines creates neat diamond-shaped patterns, a play on the visual senses.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    late 1940s-mid 1950s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    late 1940s-mid 1950s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ceremonial Blouse (Cofradia Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    1970s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Diego Gonzalez
    ca. 2013
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
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    ca. 1950s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmeted Male Figure
    Nayarit
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Nayarit
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Cylinder Vessel
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
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    Artist Unknown
    19th century
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    Bracelet (Wini)
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    ca. 2013
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bracelet (Wini)
    Guna people
    ca. 2013
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