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Panama Vintage Mola

1960's Kuna Mola Guardian Angel Applique Tapestry
1960's Kuna Mola Guardian Angel Applique Tapestry

1960's Kuna Mola Guardian Angel Applique Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Kuna women from the San Blas Archipelago produce most of the work, though some molas are also made by Kuna women from inland Panama and western Colombia.

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Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton

1960's Kuna Mola Tropical Birds Cotton Applique Tapestry
1960's Kuna Mola Tropical Birds Cotton Applique Tapestry

1960's Kuna Mola Tropical Birds Cotton Applique Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Kuna women from the San Blas Archipelago produce most of the work, though some molas are also made by Kuna women from inland Panama and western Colombia.

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Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton

1960's Kuna Mola Tropical Bird Family Applique Tapestry
1960's Kuna Mola Tropical Bird Family Applique Tapestry

1960's Kuna Mola Tropical Bird Family Applique Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Kuna women from the San Blas Archipelago produce most of the work, though some molas are also made by Kuna women from inland Panama and western Colombia.

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Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton

1960's Kuna Mola Toucan Birds in Tropics Applique Tapestry
1960's Kuna Mola Toucan Birds in Tropics Applique Tapestry

1960's Kuna Mola Toucan Birds in Tropics Applique Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Traditionally made by the natives of Panama, the Mola tapestries depict themselves and their lives in nature, faith, and connection to the whole cosmos.

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Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton

1960's Kuna Mola Tapestry with Appliqued Archangels Michael Gabriel & Raphael
1960's Kuna Mola Tapestry with Appliqued Archangels Michael Gabriel & Raphael

1960's Kuna Mola Tapestry with Appliqued Archangels Michael Gabriel & Raphael

Located in New York, NY

Kuna women from the San Blas Archipelago produce most of the work, though some molas are also made by Kuna women from inland Panama and western Colombia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton

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Set of Six Framed Old Mola Hand-Sewn Textiles
Set of Six Framed Old Mola Hand-Sewn Textiles

Set of Six Framed Old Mola Hand-Sewn Textiles

Unavailable

H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

Set of Six Framed Old Mola Hand-Sewn Textiles

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of six hand-sewn Mola reverse appliqué textiles framed in plexiglass cases and mounted on brown cotton fabric. These are in great condition with little to no damage or color disc...

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20th Century Panamanian Native American Panama Vintage Mola

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Fabric

Panamanian Mola Textiles, 5
Panamanian Mola Textiles, 5

Panamanian Mola Textiles, 5

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H 0.75 in W 12.5 in D 17.25 in

Panamanian Mola Textiles, 5

Located in Astoria, NY

Group of Five Panamanian Mola Textiles, one depicting a crab, giltwood frame, two polychrome geometric designs, gold-tone frames, and two polychrome Greek key meander motifs, wood fr...

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20th Century Panamanian Folk Art Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Textile

Traditional Kuna Mola, Panama
Traditional Kuna Mola, Panama

Traditional Kuna Mola, Panama

Located in NYC, NY

Dimensions available on request. The Mola: Originated with the tradition of Kuna women painting their bodies with geometrical designs, using available natural pigments; in late...

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20th Century Panamanian Panama Vintage Mola

SAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA MOLA Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Custom Frame Folk Art
SAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA MOLA Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Custom Frame Folk Art

SAN BLAS ISLANDS PANAMA MOLA Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Custom Frame Folk Art

Located in Houston, TX

But perhaps the most iconic example of its vibrancy is a traditional garment known as a mola. Smithsonian : For centuries, the Guna (previously known as Kuna), an Indigenous group re...

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1980s Folk Art Panama Vintage Mola

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Fabric

Vintage Mola Textile Pillowcase, Panama
Vintage Mola Textile Pillowcase, Panama

Vintage Mola Textile Pillowcase, Panama

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H 14.18 in W 17.33 in D 0.2 in

Vintage Mola Textile Pillowcase, Panama

Located in Istanbul, TR

-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.

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Mid-20th Century Panamanian Folk Art Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Red Mola Quilt, Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama
20th Century Red Mola Quilt, Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama

20th Century Red Mola Quilt, Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th century Mola quilt, Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama This large quilt is composed of thirty-six molas, including some depicting various animals and sea creatures, Jesus Ch...

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1970s Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

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Cotton

San Blas Molas Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Panama Custom Frame
San Blas Molas Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Panama Custom Frame

San Blas Molas Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Panama Custom Frame

Located in Houston, TX

But perhaps the most iconic example of its vibrancy is a traditional garment known as a mola. Smithsonian : For centuries, the Guna (previously known as Kuna), an Indigenous group re...

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1980s Folk Art Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Fabric

San Blas Molas #2 Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Panama Custom Frame
San Blas Molas #2 Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Panama Custom Frame

San Blas Molas #2 Multi-Layered Fabric Handmade Panama Custom Frame

Located in Houston, TX

But perhaps the most iconic example of its vibrancy is a traditional garment known as a mola. Smithsonian : For centuries, the Guna (previously known as Kuna), an Indigenous group re...

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1980s Folk Art Panama Vintage Mola

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Fabric

Kuna Mola Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America
Kuna Mola Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America

Kuna Mola Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large brightly colored fabric appliqué collage tapestry of a bird with fish in its mouth. This dramatic fabric piece features carefully cut geometric pieces of fabric, fashioned an...

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20th Century Panamanian Folk Art Panama Vintage Mola

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Fabric

Kuna Mola Reverse Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America
Kuna Mola Reverse Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America

Kuna Mola Reverse Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large brightly colored fabric collage tapestry of a bird with fish in its mouth. This dramatic fabric piece features carefully cut geometric pieces of fabric, fashioned and stitche...

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20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Fabric

Kuna Mola Reverse Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America
Kuna Mola Reverse Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America

Kuna Mola Reverse Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large brightly colored fabric collage tapestry of a bird with fish in its mouth. This dramatic fabric piece features carefully cut geometric pieces of fabric, fashioned and stitche...

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Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

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Fabric

Kuna Mola Toucan Artwork
Kuna Mola Toucan Artwork

Kuna Mola Toucan Artwork

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H 23 in W 27 in D 1.5 in

Kuna Mola Toucan Artwork

By Mola

Located in Pasadena, CA

This artwork is usually seen on women's clothing of the Kuna people from Panama, Central America. A handmade textile that looks vibrant and full of color.

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1960s Panamanian Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Framed Panamanian Kuna Mola Tapestry
Framed Panamanian Kuna Mola Tapestry

Framed Panamanian Kuna Mola Tapestry

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H 16 in W 18 in D 1.75 in

Framed Panamanian Kuna Mola Tapestry

Located in Pasadena, CA

A petite framed kuna mola, the traditional Panamanian costume, which depicts the most intriguing symbolism of a pair of two-headed birds with red eyes.

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1960s Panamanian Mid-Century Modern Panama Vintage Mola

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Tapestry

Vintage Framed "Mola" Tapestry Depicting Birds
Vintage Framed "Mola" Tapestry Depicting Birds

Vintage Framed "Mola" Tapestry Depicting Birds

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage framed Mola tapestry depicting birds Mola embroidery and applique tapestry depicting birds with small black wood frame and soft yellow linen mat. Size: 20 x 22 x ½.  

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1980s Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Linen, Wood, Cotton

Vintage Central American "Mola" Textile Pillow.
Vintage Central American "Mola" Textile Pillow.

Vintage Central American "Mola" Textile Pillow.

By Atelier Lam

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage Central America textile pillow with decorative trim frame and crushed blue linen frame and backing.

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1970s Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Feathers, Down

Framed Vintage Mola Applique Textile
Framed Vintage Mola Applique Textile

Framed Vintage Mola Applique Textile

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H 16.5 in W 23 in D 1 in

Framed Vintage Mola Applique Textile

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Fiber arts from the tradition of Panama, Central America. Size: 16.5 x 23 x 1

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1980s Panamanian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Vintage Framed Colorful Mola Textile
Vintage Framed Colorful Mola Textile

Vintage Framed Colorful Mola Textile

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H 21.5 in W 26 in D 2 in

Vintage Framed Colorful Mola Textile

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Framed vintage Mola applique textile depicting birds. Framed in honey color wood and light color raffia insets. In shades of red, yellow, orange, green, black and purple. Size: 26 x...

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1970s Panamanian Bohemian Panama Vintage Mola

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Cotton, Linen, Raffia, Wood

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century ceremonial cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Panama Vintage Mola

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Cotton

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Panama Vintage Mola For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Panama vintage mola you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, textile and cotton, every Panama vintage mola was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Panama vintage mola, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Panama vintage mola is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and folk art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Panama Vintage Mola?

The average selling price for a Panama vintage mola at 1stDibs is $600, while they’re typically $86 on the low end and $3,109 for the highest priced.