DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

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

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (24.13 x 5.3975 x 4.445 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.130

DescriptionWooden human-like standing figure without base. Carved hat, long arms, short legs, long thin torso, and a beak-like nose. Figure appears to have small breast and a skirt. Black pigment everywhere except on cheeks and on front of torso. The front of torso, cheeks and sides of nose are a reddish-peach color. Paint on breast appears to have worn off. Green remnants of paint around hip area.