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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
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (26.035 x 6.0325 x 4.1275 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.156
DescriptionWooden human male standing figure on a base with a carved long big nose, arms to the side, and hat. Figure's arm are not detached from torso, but are carved along the torso. Hat is an oblong that comes to a point at the top
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