The traditional applique panels know as "molas" are indigenous to the San Blas islands of Panama where they are made by the Kuna Indians. But with their brilliant colours and delightful folk-art designs, molas have long been prized by collectors, artists and admirers around the globe. More than 25 projects demonstrate how to apply traditional mola ...
My little girls, You will grow up and marry a grown boy. You will grow up.... I will look for molas, Molas for the little girls. --Cuna Lullaby The remarkable Cuna Indians live on the San Blas Islands off the northern coast of Panama. Cuna women hold much of the power enjoyed by men in other societies. They select their husbands, pass property ...
This sumptuous new book reveals more than 300 fabric "paintings" made and worn by the women of the Kuna, a tribe of indians that live on the coral islands off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of humor, Mola art has an astonishing relationship with tradition but in many ways looks contemporary and is prized by museums and ...
This exploration of the history of the textiles of the Kuna Indians offers a record of aspects of the Kuna lifestyle. The book concentrates on the mola, the traditional blouse made and worn by the Kuna women.'
This sumptuous new book reveals more than 300 fabric "paintings" made and worn by the women of the Kuna, a tribe of indians that live on the coral islands off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of humor, Mola art has an astonishing relationship with tradition but in many ways looks contemporary and is prized by museums and ...
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Scottsdale: Latin American Art Magazine, 1990.
Description: 80pp, (8.5 x 11 inches), color photos, ads, etc. Near fine in wrappers (softcover). Tiny crease to lower corner of front cover, otherwise crisp and tight, no spine crease, no tears or chips, no markings. Includes interview with Mary-Anne Martin, articles on Wifredo Lam, Camile Pisarro, Alice Rahon, Prilidiano Pueyrredon, Kuna Indian molas, "art law: ownership and importation, " et al. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Date Published: 1990
Description: Fine. 4to, 31 pp, fine in pictorial wraps. Parallel text in English & Spanish. 36 color illustrations. 134 works listed with detailed descriptions. Uncommon exhibition catalogue. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Hillcraft Needle Arts
Date Published: 1995
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. A very good plus to fine minus copy in pictorial wraps. Stated 1st edition; Light wear to covers and cover edges; former owner's name on title page. Illustrated in color on insides of covers; includes patterns; 4to., 43 pages including bibliography. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: K. S. Kapp Publications
Date Published: 1972
Description: Very Good- 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" 48 pages, 6 chapters, including illuistrations and explanations, footnotes, glossary of Mola names, bibliography, Very gently used copy with minimal rubbing to extermities. read more
Edition: Third Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mill Valley
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781877859038ISBN:1877859036
Description: Fine+ 1877859036. Now in a protective mylar cover. Unused. Volume # 1 Articles from 10 individual quilt specialists regarding quilts. B/w iIllustrations.; 5" by 8"; 76 pages. read more
Description: Photographs. Very Good. Paperback. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Mola-Cuna Indian miniature tapestry, handwoven artifacts, from the San Blas Islands of Panama; In both English and Spanish; textblock is very clean and tight. Slight moisture staining along the spine, light edge wear. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Recreational Guides
Date Published: 2007
Description: New in new dust jacket. New on CD-ROM. 53 p. Complete fishing information for the public lakes, streams, and rivers of San Juan County Colorado San Juan County Colorado Fishing & Floating Guide Book Over 50 pages of maps and information available on CD-ROM. Printable all or in part. Fishing information for all public lakes and ponds, listing types of fish, average sizes, and locations. Fishing information for most of the streams and rivers including access points and public areas and also ... read more
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Plants and Animals in the Life of the Kuna
by
Jorge Ventocilla, Heraclio Herrera, Valerio Nunez
