Molas - Dress, Identity, Culture (Paperback)

Molas, the distinctive blouses made and worn by Kuna women in Panama, are collected by thousands of enthusiasts as well as by anthropological museums all over the world. They are recognized everywhere as an identifier of the Kuna people and also of Panama. This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity. Images drawn from more than twenty museums as well as private collections show the development of designs and techniques and highlight changes in the garment as an item of indigenous fashion. Applying an interdisciplinary approach - fusing historical, ethnographic, and material culture studies - author Diana Marks contributes to ongoing debates on cultural authenticity, the invention of traditions, and issues of gender and politics.

General

Imprint:	University of New Mexico Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2016
Authors:	Diana Marks
Dimensions:	203 x 254 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-8263-5706-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	0-8263-5706-7
Barcode:	9780826357069

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