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Mola: Cuna Life Stories and Art

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After having spent over two years in Panama, I have seen the Kuna Indians and many styles of their molas. Maricel Presilla captures their beauty in the story and the many beautiful photographs. It is listed as a children's book, but I bought it for myself and have ordered copies to give to several of our Kuna (Panamanian spelling) friends. A wonderful book to have in your library about another fascinating culture.

this book is great. and in response to someones comment that the author told half-truths, I think she was trying to simplify a culture that is complex in order to gain the interest of children. authors do this all the time, and although it can seem bad or that they are not telling the truth about the culture, they do this in order to open the childrens eyes to a different world. plus, the author spelled Kuna with a "C", like Cuna, because when she wrote it, that was the preffered spelling. The C and K are interchangeable and the opinon of the preffered spelling has changed throughout the years. So give the girl some credit

This book is illustrated with molas, the appliqued fiber art of the Kuna (preferred spelling) people of Panama and Colombia. If you buy this book, enjoy it for the photos. The text contains inaccuracies and half-truths, and oversimplifies complex cultural issues. The author even misspells the name of the people about whom she writes.