Vintage Guna Mola Toucan Bird Panel Handcrafted Reverse Appliqué Panama Folk Art For Sale

Beautiful hand-sewn vintage Guna (Kuna) mola panel featuring a colorful toucan design.

This piece was crafted using the traditional reverse appliqué method developed by the Guna women of the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala), Panama. Multiple layers of fabric are carefully cut and hand-stitched to create bold, geometric patterns and vibrant animal imagery.

• Authentic hand-sewn mola panel
• Design: Toucan bird
• Technique: Reverse appliqué with visible hand stitching
• Colors: Black, blue, turquoise, yellow, red, cream
• Approx. Size: 12” wide x 5” tall (see photos)
• Era: Likely 1980s–1990s (vintage)
• Origin: Guna Yala, Panama
• Condition: Pre-owned vintage textile; some light fabric irregularities typical of handmade molas (adds to authenticity)

• Framing or wall art
• Textile / fiber art collections
• Sewing, quilting, or craft projects
• Cultural, folk art, and ethnographic decor

A wonderful example of traditional Guna artistry and a striking addition to any textile or folk art collection.