Aghadoe - Sheela-na-Gig - CO066-0380023D ModelNoAI
This Sheela is located on the W wall of a circular building next to Aghadoe House . Set on a rectangular block the head it triangular in shape with ears to the sides. The left is higher and appears larger than the left. The eyes are large ovals and a rectangular nose. The mouth is open and lozenge shaped. cheeks depicted. The pointed chin appears to be set above the body and the clavicle is shown. Two long breasts descend from its point. The arms are extended to the side the left is bent at the elbow towards the back of the knee and fingers opening a large vulva. The right is bent at the elbow towards the head and appears to hold something in the hand. The stomach appears to be distended or bloated The ribs are well defined with five shown on each side. The legs spread outwards and feet point out (both damaged). there three bumps on the left wrist and two on the right, maybe scales? the body is punch dressed unlike the uneven facing of the surrounding stone.
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