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Guna Nuchu Carved Wood Medicine Doll in Printed Textiles - Guna Nuchu Carved Wood Medicine Doll in Printed Textiles. 8.5”. Traditional hand-carved wooden nuchu (uchu) medicine figure depicting a woman in a wrap skirt, mola blouse, and headscarf. The skirt is blue printed fabric with dark yellow floral motifs; the blouse has rickrack trim, and the arms are not attached. She wears a necklace of coins from Costa Rica and Colombia and a black and blue beaded necklace. Painted black eyes, defined brow and nose, and carved hands. The headscarf is red with yellow stripes and circles. One foot appears to be missing, so the figure does not stand on its own. The skirt is not securely attached. Some fading and wear on the skirt and other clothing.