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Ben Ortega, (1923 - 1998), “Owl on Stump,” Tesuque, New Mexico, 1985, Cottonwood, felt-tip mark…
Owl on Stump
Ben Ortega, (1923 - 1998), “Owl on Stump,” Tesuque, New Mexico, 1985, Cottonwood, felt-tip mark…
Ben Ortega, (1923 - 1998), “Owl on Stump,” Tesuque, New Mexico, 1985, Cottonwood, felt-tip marker, sticks, 8 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 5 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Elizabeth F. Wecter, Animal Carnival, Inc., 1985.20.27. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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Owl on Stump

Artist ((1923–1998))
Place/RegionTesuque, New Mexico, United States
DateAugust 21, 1985
MediumCottonwood, felt-tip marker, sticks
Dimensions8 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 5"
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth F. Wecter, Animal Carnival, Inc.
Accession number1985.20.27
ClassificationSculpture
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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