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Description for Molas
Paperback. This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; HBJK; JFC; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 254 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Molas, the distinctive blouses made and worn by Kuna women in Panama, are collected by thousands of enthusiasts as well as by anthropological museums all over the world. They are recognized everywhere as an identifier of the Kuna people and also of Panama. This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity.
Images drawn from more than twenty museums as well as private collections show the development of designs and techniques and highlight ... Read more
Molas, the distinctive blouses made and worn by Kuna women in Panama, are collected by thousands of enthusiasts as well as by anthropological museums all over the world. They are recognized everywhere as an identifier of the Kuna people and also of Panama. This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity.
Images drawn from more than twenty museums as well as private collections show the development of designs and techniques and highlight ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Albuquerque, NM, United States
ISBN
9780826357069
SKU
V9780826357069
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Ref
99-15
About Diana Marks
Diana Marks is an independent researcher and writer specializing in ethnographic textiles. She lives in Sydney, Australia.
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