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Santa Claus Mola

c. 1986
cotton, synthetic fiber: reverse appliqué, appliqué, embroidery.
Overall: 62.2 x 92.7 cm (24 1/2 x 36 1/2 in.)
Gift of Jeanne Marie Stumpf, Ph.D. 2010.800
Location: not on view
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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.

Santa Claus Mola

c. 1986

Republic of Panamá, Gunayala Comarca, Guna people

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