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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: 10 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. (26.3525 x 10.795 x 6.6675 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.167
DescriptionWooden human male standing figure with carved hat, nose, ears, long nose, shirt, open mouth, chin, arm with hands on hips, legs, and base. Red around nose resembles remnants of red pigment.
Curing doll
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Curing doll
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Curing Doll
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