Esker - Sheela-na-Gig - OF006-0310023D ModelNoAI
This figure is carved horizontally on a quoin stone at Doon Castle on the SE of the site. There is extensive lichen growth over the left side of the face and arm. The head is much larger than the body, An oval shape with a rounded chin. The eyes are large oval shapes with the iris carved inside of a larger oval. The nose is triangular and the mouth is open. The head is shown with hair which appears to be curled above the right ear and along the fringe. Two ears are shown the left in more detail. Between the nose and mouth there appears to be some carving, possible facial hair, or a hare-lip? The chin sits above the body and the neck is not shown clearly. The clavicle is shown with the shoulders and arms stating at its centre. The arms extend behind the body and hands appear from behind the thigh to open the legs. The breasts are small, shown above ribs. Vulva is a long slit from front to back between legs. The feet point to the right.
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