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This mola, which means “cloth” in the Kuna language, features a two-headed beast – half bird and half jaguar – accompanied by a smaller crocodile-like animal. Mola imagery is inspired by traditional Kuna symbols and stories, and by imported popular culture through books and advertisements. Used as decorative blouse panels, molas are hand-sewn using a reverse-appliqué technique.

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    North America: Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands

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    Blouse Panel

    North America: Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands

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  • Blouse Panel

    Blouse Panel

    North America: Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands

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    Blouse Panel

    North America: Central America, Panama: San Blas Islands

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If you created your own mola, what would it look like?

responded: Jul 20, 2012

Posted by TMC Summer Camp 2012

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Love, Love is light a beautiful summer breeze, Likea never ending ocean, Love will come, And Love will go, Love is like a song "I Love you, you love me we're a happy family" I love you all and you all Love me back" Daniela<3 XO.
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