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Creator: Mola
STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century
By Mola
Located in Chatham, ON
STELIO MOLA - Vintage hand painted majolica figure of a Sardinian gentleman - medium size - featuring elaborate hand crafted and hand painted details throughout - signed on the base ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Mola Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century
STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century

STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century

$950
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Mola sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Mola sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mola sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Mola were created in the folk art style in italy during the mid-20th century. Prices for Mola sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
Questions About Mola Sculptures
  • What do molas symbolize?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What molas symbolize depends on what the images contain. Triangles depict huts of ancestor spirits, while vertical lines represent rays of the sun. Both symbols signify that a person is under the protection of family members who have previously passed away. The zigzagging forms on the textiles are meant to be teeth scaring off evil spirits. On 1stDibs, find a range of Latin American art from some of the world's top galleries.

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