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Curing Doll
Curing Doll
Curing Doll
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture
CultureKuna; Cuna
DateMid-20th century
Place madeSan Blas Islands/ Guna Yala, Panama, Central America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. (21.59 x 7.3025 x 4.445 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.140
DescriptionHuman male standing figure wearing a suit and hat carved in wood. Arms to the sides, large and long nose, long torso/suit and , short legs. Black mark on the back of coat. Figure stands on a base which is rounded at the bottom. Figure stands on a wooden mount with a metal rod going through the figure's base.
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