DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

Place madeSan Blas Islands/ Guna Yala, Panama, Central America

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/8 x 2 x 1 5/8 in. (20.6375 x 5.08 x 4.1275 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.162

DescriptionWooden human male standing figure without base. Carved hat, long nose, arms, long shirt (dress -like) and legs. Two carved holes as eyes. Carved cross on front of torso and two inverted triangles meeting at a point in a "X" shape. Remains of black pigment on legs, torso, hat, and face. Green pigment remnants on shirt. the hat has carved detail with shapes of "W" on rim.