DepartmentLatin America

Curing doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

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

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 in. (26.035 x 7.9375 x 5.08 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.151

DescriptionHuman male standing figure wearing a suit and tie with no shoes. Figure has a large hat, nose, and feet. Figure is carved in dark or stained wood. Red discoloration on figure could also be weather. The figure is currently mounted on a wooden stained base with a metal rod that connects to the figure.