Double Panel Finely Made Vintage Kuna Mola with Figures in Helicopter smiling but opens and closes no

but opens and closes no problem

studying Oaxacan craft and culture

I just love the silhouette of this mid-sized vintage coiled basket

Oil on canvas

The drawing measures 6" x 4 1/8" inches

Double Panel Finely Made Vintage Kuna Mola with Figures in Helicopter smiling but opens and closes noThis is one of the most wonderful Kuna Mola I have seen picked from among a large collection of them from an artist and gallerist who dealt in them. I believe the form is of a helicopter spinning propeller at top, and wheels below with windows through which we glimpse these wonderful seated, hatted figures two in profile on the left panel, three face front on the right and then that little standing one (preparing to jump?), with all over embroidery