DepartmentLatin America
Curing Doll
NameSculpture
CultureKuna; Cuna
DateMid-20th century
Place madeSan Blas Islands/ Guna Yala, Panama, Central America
MediumWood, paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 in. (27.305 x 8.89 x 7.62 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.147
DescriptionHuman male standing figure with large long nose wearing an emerald green hat with decorations around its circumference and along the sides of hat. The figure also has a matching emerald green vest, paints, and feet. Part of the face is yellow, also yellow; arms, hands, and shirt. Face and shirt show red discoloration or remnants of red pigment (?). Figure stands on a wooden mount with a metal rod connected to the figure
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