Lavely - Sheela-na-Gig - CV026-052002-3D ModelNoAI
Lavely - Sheela-na-Gig - CV026-052002-
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More model informationPossibly one of the most recognisable sheela-na-gigs in Ireland the origins of this carving area unknown, although it is listed as Cavan town by some. This sheela-na-gig has been moved from the NMI to the County Museum in Ballyjamesduff, Cavan where it is on display. The ‘right side has been damaged from top to bottom giving the impression that figure was cut off vertically. Big head; ovoid eyes with pupils; fleshy nose with clearly cut nostrils; open mouth with protruding tongue and beading round lips, possibly representing teeth. Two or three bands round forehead, and hair seems to be indicated’(Freitag 2004, 127-8).
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