Urglin or Rutland - Sheela-na-Gig - CW007-1663D ModelNoAI
This sheela-na-gig is located on private property within the townland of Urglin or Rutland. Found in Co. Offlay near a monastic site, in a river. The carving is found on a rectangular block and carved in relief on the face. The head is oval in shape, bald with a uni-brow. The eyes are lozenge in shape with large eyeballs. The left eye is higher and larger than the right. The nose is slender and rectangular in shape the descends from the eyebrow ridge. The lips are enlarged and mouth open. The ears are C shaped with the right being larger. The head is connected to a thick neck which attaches to the clavicle descending to the sternum with five ribs shown on each side. The left arm is raised. It is unclear if the figure is extending a single finger or the hand formed int o a point. An indentation can be seen on the palm, best described as a nail. The left arm extends behind the body with the hand on the vulva, with three fingers. The legs are bent at the knee with feet pointed outwards. No breasts
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