{"product_id":"santa-fe-folk-art-wooden-priest-carving-by-ben-ortega","title":"Santa Fe Folk Art Wooden Priest Carving By Ben Ortega","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid\/Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.75\" H x 6.375\" L x 5.25\" W, Figure Stand - 1.5\" H x 5.375\" L x 6.25\" W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBen 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). \u003cspan style=\"display: none; mso-hide: all;\"\u003easkart.com\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48002232713381,"sku":"22-0137","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0137_1.jpg?v=1783835738","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/santa-fe-folk-art-wooden-priest-carving-by-ben-ortega","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}