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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Shirt
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Shirt

Artist/Maker (Guna, dates unknown)
Dateca. 2013
Mediumdyed cotton and buttons
DimensionsOverall: 24 1/2 × 59 1/2 in. (62.2 × 151.1 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number2013.4.8
    DescriptionColorful and unique handmade clothing is commonly associated with Guna women. However, men also wear traditional clothing on special occasions. Men’s molas are usually worn during chicha ceremonies, the most important ceremonial event of the Guna calendar. Chicha is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from maize that certain men produce on the islands. It is used for ritual purposes such as the girl’s puberty initiation as well as community parties. While much simpler than women’s dress, this man’s mola demonstrates a similarity to its female counterpart’s design.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hat Band
    Leyda Harris
    ca. 2013
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Diego Gonzalez
    ca. 2013
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Amaris Velásquez
    ca. 2013
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Four Children Playing By a Brook
    Rosemary Harris
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Milk Container
    Borana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dance Apron
    Beau Dick
    1989
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    ca. 1950s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    late 1940s-mid 1950s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    after 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mola
    Guna people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Stirrup-spout Bottle
    Moche
    100-800
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