Sheela-na-gig in Emlagh More

A corbel stone (RO039-001001-) decorated with late medevial foliage and a carved figure, possibly a sheela-na-gig, is kept at a farmhouse. (Siggins 1990, 47-8; Freitag 2004, 132) See attached screenshots of 3D model of Sheela-na-gig created by Digital Heritage Age. 3D model can be accessed on the Sketchfab website at: https://skfb.ly/6sWOE Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

The Sheela-na-gig carving on the corbel stone from Emlagh More is likely of late medieval origin, associated with ecclesiastical or domestic architecture. Sheela-na-gig figures, often depicting a female figure in a characteristic squatting, laughing pose with exposed genitalia, are thought to have had symbolic or protective functions, though their exact meaning remains uncertain.