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Mid/Late 20th Century
12.75" H x 6.375" L x 5.25" W, Figure Stand - 1.5" H x 5.375" L x 6.25" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root of a Priest Standing a a thick Stand Holding some Wood with Outstretched Arms Wearing a Hat and a String Tied Around his Waste
From a Private Colorado Collection
In Very Good Condition
Ben Ortega (1923–1998) was a renowned Santa Fe/Tesuque, New Mexico, santero (carver of religious figures) known for folk art wooden sculptures, especially bultos (three-dimensional carved saints and religious figures). askart.com His work emphasizes the natural grain and shape of wood (often cottonwood root or local woods), with graceful lines, delicate features, and a strong spiritual quality. He typically left pieces unpainted or with minimal finish to highlight the wood's beauty. Ortega's carvings often depict saints like St. Francis of Assisi (his first major piece and a favorite), the Madonna, San Pasqual (a Franciscan monk/priest figure), angels, and other religious or folk subjects.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
New Mexican - Folk Art
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Mexico - Central and South America
Dimensions:
12.75 in6.38 in5.25 in1.5 in5.38 in6.25 in
Category:
Navajo Folk Art Dolls - Carved Wood - Cloth - Pottery
