Category:Sheela na Gig
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Sheela na gigs are figurative carvings of naked women displaying an exaggerated vulva. They are found on churches, castles, and other buildings, particularly in Ireland and Great Britain, sometimes together with male architectural grotesque or exhibitionist figures. One of the best examples may be found in the Round Tower at Rattoo, in County Kerry, Ireland. There is a replica of the round tower sheela na gig in the County Museum in Tralee town. Another well-known example can be seen at Kilpeck in Herefordshire, England.
Ireland has the greatest number of known sheela na gig carvings; McMahon and Roberts cite 101 examples in Ireland and an additional 45 examples in Britain. Such carvings are said to ward off death and evil. (Sheela na gig)
Subcategories
This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total.
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- Sheela Na Gigs in England (28 F)
F
- Sheela Na Gigs in France (26 F)
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I
- Sheela Na Gigs in Italy (3 F)
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- Sheela Na Gigs in Norway (3 F)
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- Sheela Na Gigs in Poland (1 F)
S
- Sheela Na Gigs in Spain (7 F)
Media in category "Sheela na Gig"
The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
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Sheela na gig in British Museum.jpg 3,456 × 3,456; 2.58 MB
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Sheela na Gig, Llandrindod Wells Museum.jpg 3,396 × 3,850; 2.98 MB
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Walcourt - Miséricorde - Satire des baladins.JPG 3,040 × 2,280; 3.05 MB
