Bulto - Santa Rita

c. 1938

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture features a humanoid figure holding a small doll-like figure. The main figure is wearing a long, dark robe with a red accent at the neckline. The sculpture is made of dark, textured wood with areas of wear. The figure has a simple facial structure with prominent eyes and wears a cap. They are standing on a rectangular base, with both figures sharing a similar color scheme. The sculpture has a stylized and abstract form, typical of folk art or primitive artistic expressions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 28.3 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6777

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN - TAOS-N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594677

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