DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

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

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (18.415 x 5.715 x 4.445 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.142

DescriptionWooden human male standing without base. Carved hat, nose, mouth, chin, arms, legs, and three fingers on each hand. Hat's rim comes to a "v" on the from and back. Dark blue pigment on hat, light blue-green on back and arms, black pants, and shoes, black (water-down_ on hair, and red pigment on face and front torso. Cylindrical piece of wood inserted in large crack on side of face and hat.