When they make pieces we call tapestries, as they are not true molas but made to be sold to tourists, they sell them for lower prices even though the work may be very good. The sale of coconuts is the other. The Kuna are very independent as a people and use the proceeds of their mola sales to maintain their way of life and keep their tribal lands protected from development or worse. Finally, the art of mola making may be a slowly dying art form. Over the past 30 years, my partner has seen a steady decrease in the number of young girls who take the time to learn how to make good molas for personal use.
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