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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, pencil
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. (33.02 x 6.0325 x 5.3975 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.150
DescriptionHuman male standing figure carrying a cross on right hand. Pencil-drawn eyes, has a large carved nose. The figure is currently mounted on a wooden stained base with a metal rod connecting it to the figure.
Curing doll
Mid-20th century
Curing doll
Mid-20th century
Curing doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
San Pedro
Artist not recorded
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
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