DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

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

MediumWood, paint, beads.

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 x 2 x 1 5/8 in. (18.415 x 5.08 x 4.1275 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.138

DescriptionWooden human male standing figure with a carved hat, arms, legs, coat, belt, hair, base, and face which includes a long nose and mouth standing on a base. The hat is silver, and the coat and pants are dark blue. Red belt, black hair, black beads for eyes, top of shirt is red and bottom is green.