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Curing Doll
Curing Doll
Curing Doll
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Curing Doll

NameSculpture
CultureKuna; Cuna
Date20th century
Place madeSan Blas Islands/ Guna Yala, Panama, Central America
MediumWood, fiber, beads
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (27.94 x 5.715 x 4.7625 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.154
DescriptionHuman male body without much detail. Long nose. No discernable arms or legs. Red beads on fiber around top of head and neck.
Curing doll
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Curing Doll
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