DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

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

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 in. (21.9075 x 4.445 x 5.08 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.134

DescriptionWooden human male figure standing with no base. Carved hat, long nose, hair, t-shirt, shorts, arms, hands and feet. Hat is black with yellow rim. Rim has carved detail in the shape of "v"s, Yellow hair with horizontal lines carved across the hair; yellow short sleeved shirt and black short-shorts. Arms are next to body wit hands on hip.