DepartmentHispano

Sculpture

NameSculpture

Artist or maker George López (1900 - 1993)

CultureHispanic-American

Date1964-Artist

Place madeCORDOVA, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumstone

Dimensions4 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 15/16 in. (12.5 x 8 x 5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Estate of E Boyd

Object numberA.1976.63.91

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSculpture of human head. Carved stone. Stylized w/long pointed chin, high cheekbones, slit eyes, and a small mustache. Signed "George" on back, in ink (barely visible) According to his wife, this was the first time he had tried working instone, and "maybe he won't try again."