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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, paint
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 1 3/8 x 1 in. (20.32 x 3.4925 x 2.54 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.157
DescriptionHuman male figure standing with no base or feet. Carved face, hat is shape of upside pot, and legs have no feet. Shirt appears to be cream colored and pants blue.
Curing Set (Cuadrilla)
Darío Soteno Léon
1997
Curing doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
Curing Doll
Mid-20th century
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