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Small Gray Bear
Small Gray Bear
Small Gray Bear
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentHispano

Small Gray Bear

NameAnimal figure
Maker Felipe Benito Archuleta (1910-1991)
CultureHispano
Dateca 1980
Place madeTesuque, New Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, paint, glass eyes
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (26 x 16.5 x 47 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Margot and Robert Linton, A.2006.67.7
Object numberA.2006.67.7
DescriptionGray (black) bear standing on all four feet. Inside of ears, the muzzle, toes and tail are all white. The mouth is open with unpainted carved teeth showing and set in red gums. Underside of jaw is unpainted. Inset glass eyes.
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