DepartmentHispano
CHEST
NameCHEST
Maker
Antonio J. Archuleta
(1942 - 2011)
Date1989
Place madeTAOS, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA
Mediumwood, metal
DimensionsOverall: 31 11/16 x 49 7/16 x 19 11/16 in. (80.5 x 125.5 x 50 cm)
Height: Chest with Stand
Width: does not include end metal handles
Height: Chest with Stand
Width: does not include end metal handles
Credit LineInternational Folk Art Foundation, purchase, FA.1989.36.1v
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberFA.1989.36.1V
Collections
ProvenancePurchased at 1989 Spanish Market, Santa Fe. 7/29/89
DescriptionChest. Pine with cedar lining. Sawn, carved, dovetailed, hinged, pegged, screwed, stained, painted. Front of chest: relief carved with center rosette flanked by rampant Castillian lions. Sides: relief carved with floral and rosette motif. Top: relief carved with Franciscan rope design. All carving is lightly painted in blues and reds. Lyrate shaped stand is a separate piece from chest. Ends of stand relief carved in a half rosette with spindle-carved stand stretcher. Stand painted same colors as chest. Hand-forged iron hardware: basket design front handle, rosette design side handles and floral design top hinges at back of chest.
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