Meaning of words on Mola?

Old 01-07-2012, 10:58 AM
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I discovered this delightful Mola at a resale shop and would love to know what the words mean.[ATTACH=CONFIG]301206[/ATTACH]
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Old 01-07-2012, 01:41 PM
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first word means lamp i think.
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Old 01-07-2012, 02:15 PM
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and it looks like an oil lamp. Really neat!!
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Old 01-07-2012, 04:40 PM
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I'm thinking it might be maroon lamp, speaking of the color.

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Old 01-07-2012, 04:54 PM
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It means "Simple Lamp" (Thanks Google)
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Old 01-08-2012, 06:38 AM
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It means " A Moor's Lamp". Lamp of moro and Moro Bay is a fishing village. However, it strikes me as being a little odd if that is the case, because molas generally come from the Kuna culture in Panama, do they not?

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Old 01-09-2012, 09:36 AM
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That is a beautiful Mola. I have inherited my DMIL's collection of beautifully matted and framed Molas and I don't know what to do with them or know how to find out their value. I really don't have a place for them but don't want to just give them away. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Old 01-10-2012, 04:09 PM
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I love mola designs & often use them in machine embroidery.
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