DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture

CultureKuna; Cuna

DateMid-20th century

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

MediumWood, paint, beads

DimensionsOverall: 10 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (26.3525 x 6.35 x 6.6675 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.144

DescriptionHuman female standing figure with carved/hollow eyes. Red headdress with carved detail painted in yellow and dark green. White legs, arms, and sides of face. Dress with different patterns in yellow, rd, and dark green. Orange beaded necklace. The figure is munted on a wooden square with a metal rod that connetcts to figure.