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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, paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (25.4 x 3.175 x 2.8575 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.159
DescriptionWooden human standing with carved hat, long nose, mouth, chin, skirt, shirt, arms, legs, and feet. Four prong hat, figure holds a stick/club on one hand. Detailed carving on skirt. Figure is painted with black pigment.
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