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A red textile with appliqué featuring a large stylized flying shape, a star, small human-like figures, and the word "BOMBA" at the top. Linear, colorful motifs fill the background.
Bomba
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bomba

Maker Panamanian
Date1940s - 1950s
Place of originPanama, North and Central America
MediumFabric
Dimensions17 1/4 x 22 in. (43.8 x 55.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Edith Emily Adams, in memory of Christine Householder
Object number1991.26.9
Visual DescriptionA red textile with appliqué featuring a large stylized flying shape, a star, small human-like figures, and the word "BOMBA" at the top. Linear, colorful motifs fill the background.
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