Molas folk art of the Kuna Indians
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Molas, beautiful panels made by Kuna Indian Women, originally of Kuna Yala, Panama are used to make a front, and oftentimes, back panel for a woman's blouse. A finely mola is a source of pride and status for Kuna women, who would typically wear their best pieces with pride along with a wrapped cotton skirt, arm and leg beads, a gold nose ring and earnings topped off with a colorful head scarf.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
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Bookends belong to America
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Bookends are one of the most antiquated collections popularized by the US, although the first works were made in Europe and England. As any other sculptural works are valued, bookends are rated according to age, artistic content, foundry, rarity and the artist.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
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Forbes bells: part of California's history
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The history of the original Forbes bells, which were once used as mile markers along California's Highway 101, is presented.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1999
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