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Santa Claus Mola

c. 1986

Republic of Panamá, Gunayala Comarca, Guna people

Medium
cotton, synthetic fiber: reverse appliqué, appliqué, embroidery.
Measurements
Overall: 62.2 x 92.7 cm (24 1/2 x 36 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jeanne Marie Stumpf, Ph.D. 2010.800
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Description

Mola makers draw inspiration from the wealth of printed material brought to Gunayala—everything from magazines to product packaging. This mola features a pair of Santa Clauses that depart considerably from the famous red-and-white figure, demonstrating the creative liberty taken by the artist. The pairing of images likely relates to Guna interest in doubles and doubling.
A cotton and synthetic blouse features puffed blue sleeves and a central red panel with two stylized, bird-headed figures facing right. They wear patterned robes and carry small animals in back containers against a background of dense yellow and green stitching. White circular shapes sit below their beaks. A ruffled lower hem displays a vibrant floral pattern in pink and orange against a blue field.

Santa Claus Mola

c. 1986

Republic of Panamá, Gunayala Comarca, Guna people

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