Mola Collection

Central America, Panama, Cristobal. Kuna Indian traditional molas

Mola mola, or Sunfish. Date: 1865

Traditonal Mola, Isla Tigre, San Blas Islands, Comarca de Kuna Yala, Panama, Central America

Mars, composite satellite images
Mars. Composite satellite images of the surface of Mars from multiple aspects. North is at top. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and is a rocky desert world

The Holy Trinity, with the dead Christ at center surrounded by angels, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, 1650-90

Cuna indian woman displays her molas (traditional garments), San Blas Islands, Panama, Central America

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Portrait of Pietro Francesco Mola
5854991 Portrait of Pietro Francesco Mola; (add.info.: Portrait of Pietro Francesco Mola (1609-1665), Swiss landscape and history artist

Starry globefish, Tetrodon lagocephalus 42, white-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus 43, and sun fish, Mola mola 44
FLO5004836 Starry globefish, Tetrodon lagocephalus 42, white-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus 43, and sun fish, Mola mola 44

Sunfish, Mola mola (Short sun fish, Cephalus brevis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4681467 Sunfish, Mola mola (Short sun fish, Cephalus brevis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) and Pilot fish (Naucrates sp). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Traditional Molas. San Blas islands, Comarca Guna Yala, Panama, Central America

Panama, Comarca de Kuna Yala, San Blas Islands, Mola

Taormina, Sicily, Italy at dusk

Rapier with Scabbard, French or Italian, ca. 1620-30. Creators: Unknown, Gasparo Mola
Rapier with Scabbard, French or Italian, ca. 1620-30

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Sunfish (Mola mola) basking at the surface on summers day. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles, August. North East Atlantic Ocean

Spanish Civil War Franco Together With The Members
spanish, civil, war, franco, together, with, the, members, of, junta, tecnica, del, estado, in, burgos, on, 11th, october, watching, a, military, parade, after, transmission, power, horizontal

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). No-Do. Nationalist poster with portraits of (from up to down and from left to right): Francisco Franco, Queipo del Llano, Mola and Primo de Rivera

Spain. Civil War. General Francisco Francisco (middle) with Generals Cavalcanti (left) and Mola (right) at the streets of Burgos (August 1936). SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat

General Mola inspecting the Civil Guard; Spanish Civil War
General Emilio Mola (1887 - 1937), (on left, waving) inspecting members of the Civil Guard, during the Spanish Civil War. Date: 1936

Men of the Nationalist Militia, under the command of General Emilio Mola, in the city of Burgos, northern Spain, July 1936

Ugo Mola & Marc Lievremont New Zealand V France 31 October 1999 Date: 31 October 1999

Kuna Indian girl, Indigenous, Molas, Kuna Indian Artwork, San Blas Archipelago, Panama, Central America

Kuna Indian woman on Isla Perros, Island, Indigenous, Kuna Indian Territory, San Blas Archipelago, Panama, Central America

Kuna
Central America, Panama, Caribbean, San Blas Archipelago; Kuna Indian Territory, portrait

Kuna Indian woman with Parrot, Indigenous, Rio Sidra, Town, Kuna Indian Territory, San Blas Archipelago, Panama, Central America

Landscape with mythological figures, before 1666 (oil on canvas)
5938218 Landscape with mythological figures, before 1666 (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); 18.4x24.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Starry globefish, white-spotted puffer and sun fish
Starry globefish, Tetrodon lagocephalus 42, white-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus 43, and sun fish, Mola mola 44. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of

Sunfish, Mola mola (Short sun fish, Cephalus brevis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Ocean sunfish, Mola mola. Vulnerable. (Sun fish, Tetrodon mola). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Puffer, globe and sunfish
Birdbeak burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis 1, sunfish, Mola mola 2, thornback trunkfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus 3, checkered puffer, Sphoeroides testudineus 4, and Fahaka pufferfish or globe fish

Head of a Sage, (oil on canvas)
990326 Head of a Sage, (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); 66x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Sage. Pier Francesco Mola (1612-1666). Oil on canvas

Decorative Print of Poissons by Demoulin, 1897 (colour lithograph)
1201843 Decorative Print of Poissons by Demoulin, 1897 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ocean sunfish, Mola mola. Vulnerable. (Sun fish, Tetrodon mola). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614154 Ocean sunfish, Mola mola. Vulnerable. (Sun fish, Tetrodon mola). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Traditional colorful hand stitched Kuna Indian mola
The mola forms part of the traditional costume of a Kuna woman, two mola panels being incorporated as front and back panels in a blouse

The infant Bacchus seated under a tree, holding up a wine glass, with another infant behind him at left, 1780

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Creator: Pier Francesco Mola
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

La Mola at the entrance to Mahon Harbour, Menorca, Spain
La Mola, a disused military fortification at the entrance to Mahon Harbour, Menorca, Spain. The Loop Holed Gallery - approx 400 metres long Date: 2010

Prison yard of the derelict military prison at La Mola
The prison yard of the derelict military prison at La Mola, a fortified peninsula on Menorca, Spain Date: 1989

Emilio Mola Vidal (1887-1937), Spanish military

Sunfish Above and Below
Split level shot showing what is happening above and below the waterline as a sunfish swims on the waters surface with a diver in the background

Portrait of the Poet Homer. Private Collection

Pier Francesco Mola, Italian Baroque era painter, (1825). Artist: John Corner
Pier Francesco Mola, Italian Baroque era painter, (1825). An engraving of Mola (1612-1666) from John Corners Portraits of Celebrated Painters, (London, 1825)

Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c. 1640. Artist: Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-1666)
Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Hagar Leaves the House of Abraham. Artist: Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-1666)
Hagar Leaves the House of Abraham. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Homer Dictating his Poems, 17th century. Artist: Pier Francesco Mola
Homer Dictating his Poems, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

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Discover the vibrant and intricate world of "molas, " a traditional art form originating from Central America, specifically Panama. In the town of Cristobal, nestled within the breathtaking San Blas Islands in Comarca de Kuna Yala, you will find Isla Tigre - a place where mola-making thrives. The Kuna Indian women proudly display their meticulously crafted molas, which are traditional garments adorned with colorful geometric patterns and symbolic designs. While "mola" can also refer to the fascinating Mola mola, commonly known as the Sunfish, our focus here lies on these stunning textile creations. Just like composite satellite images of Mars reveal its mysterious landscapes, so do these traditional molas transport us into another realm filled with cultural richness. One remarkable example showcases The Holy Trinity depicted through this ancient art form – an awe-inspiring sight that features God the Father surrounded by angels while embracing Christ at center stage. This religious motif highlights not only the artistic prowess but also reflects deep spiritual beliefs held by those who create them. Venturing beyond Panama's borders, we encounter an Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. A testament to nature's wonders transcending geographical boundaries. Similarly diverse is Spain's history; during its Civil War era (1936-1939), General Francisco Franco united his supporters under one banner – a powerful image captured in No-Do footage. From Central America to Mars' topographical map seen from space or even Spanish Civil War memorabilia showcasing unity amidst conflict – "molas" connect cultures across time and space. Whether it be through indigenous craftsmanship or celestial marvels witnessed light-years away from home, let us celebrate this extraordinary tapestry that binds humanity together in all its diversity.