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Sheep
Sheep
Sheep
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentHispano

Sheep

NameAnimal figure
Maker Felipe Benito Archuleta (1910-1991)
CultureHispano
Date1975
Place madeTesuque, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, wool fleece, paint
DimensionsOverall: 25 9/16 x 40 3/16 x 18 1/8 in. (65 x 102 x 46 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Margaret Robson, A.2011.34.1
Object numberA.2011.34.1
DescriptionFull size, hand-carved and hand-painted wood replica of a female sheep with teats, the body, upper legs, head and ears all covered in a natural wool fleece. The eyes, lower legs, hoofs and mouth are detailed and painted.
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