#felipe archuleta

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Felipe Archuleta (American, New Mexico, 1910-1991) Gorilla, 1976 carved & painted cottonwood w/ glue & sawdust 40 x 27 1⁄4 x 42 in. (101.6 x 69.2 x 106.7 cm.) Smithsonian American Art Museum 1986.65.228

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Credit: Felipe Benito Archuleta (New Mexico, USA, 1910-1991). Archuleta carved wooden tigers and wild cats that now exist in many collections such as the American Art Museum. Thanks to Bill Jones, Jr. for the tip and photo.

Felipe Archuleta

Felipe Archuleta makes his sculptures out of wood and other materials he finds himself or obtains from his neighbors. He uses carpenter's to

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Title: Porcupine Artist: Felipe B. Archuleta Date: 1978 Medium: wood with draw and hemp Size: 20 × 30 × 14 in. (50.8 × 76.2 × 35.56 cm) Source: Milwaukee Art Museum and here

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Title: Gorilla Artist: Felipe Archuleta Date: 1976 Medium: Carved and painted cottonwood with glue and sawdust Size: 40 x 27 1/4 x 42 in. (101.6 x 69.2 x 106.7 cm.) Source: Smithsonian American Art Museum