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Hey Zeus
Hey Zeus
Hey Zeus
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentHispano

Hey Zeus

NameSculpture
Maker Arthur López (born 1971)
CultureHispanic-American
Date2009
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, gesso, watercolor and paint from natural pigments, wax
Dimensions18 1/4 × 8 1/4 × 5 7/8 in. (46.4 × 21 × 15 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.92.1ab
DescriptionStanding "hippie" Jesus on base (a) has crown of thorns on head and long hair. Holds cross (b) with smiley face on one side and peace sign on the other in proper left hand. Proper right raised in peace sign. Wears round sunglasses, long dark blue Indian embroidered shirt with orange flowered vest over it, and orange and brown striped pants. Blood runs down the edges of his face and neck, and his hands have stigmata (round red spots) on them.Three level base has green top with daisies, orange sides with curvilinear floral/vegetal designs, and blue base with abstract designs.
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