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Sheela-na-gig currently located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (Cherry 1992, 6). Originally located on the walls of Ballylarkin medieval church (KK013-018001-). Described by Freitag as a figure, ’carved in relief on slab and probably most refined of all Sheela-na-gigs, depicted in a squatting position. Oval head with big ears, ovoid eyes, small long nose and slit-mouth; thick neck. Tiny, pendulous breasts dwarfed by decisively carved ribcase. Arms akimbo with right hand placed on bent knee while middle finger of left hand delicately touches pudenda’ (Freitag 2004, 123-4). Cross-referenced with DU018-177----.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 6 June 2012
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