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La Muerte
La Muerte
La Muerte
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentHispano

La Muerte

NameFigure
Maker Michael B. Ortega
CultureHispano
Date1986
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 39 3/16 x 20 1/4 x 7 5/16 in. (99.5 x 51.5 x 18.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, museum purchase, FA.1986.249.1
Object numberFA.1986.249.1
DescriptionDona Sebastiana (La Muerte). Sawn and carved. Standing skeleton figure holds scythe in right hand, axe in raised left hand. Carved ribs and death head with 3 carved teeth. Torso made of one piece, rough for center, planed on back.Botton of base signed: Michael B. Ortega - July 21 1986
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Artist not recorded
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Embroidery
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ca. 1927
Embroidery by Policarpio Valencia.
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Artist not recorded
c. 1956