4https://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1662/fullColtAugust 21, 1985Ben OrtegaCottonwood, paint, dried grass, glass(including construction) Rrough carving of standing colt with head pointed down and back legs spread wide apart on block-shaped hooves; wooden tail standing away from body. The colt is stained a dark brown with inserted glass eyes. The mane is of a grassy material glued to neck; sharpley defined legs and musculature; body defined by deep carving on sides. Chisel marks apparent allover with especially rough areas where legs and tail meet body, underside of neck. Body and head constructed of single piece of wood, ear separately applied. Iit is unclear whether or not legs and tail are separately applied. Rough areas might indicate joining of two separate pieces.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/905/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/18899/fullLambAugust 21, 1985Ben OrtegaLinseed oil on cottonwoodSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/906/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/21500/fullOwl1985Ben OrtegaCottonwood, paint(including construction) Abstract carving of owl constructed of single piece of wood with short dowel for nose and black painted eyes. Round head has saw-edge with three peaked ridges. Body swells from neck, tapering to pointed bottom, RS rounded and LS straight.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/910/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/21499/fullOwl on StumpAugust 21, 1985Ben OrtegaCottonwood, felt-tip marker, sticks(including construction) Simplified form of owl perched on piece of driftwood, the owl leaning forward on level section of stump. Owl is smoothly finished with top gently shaped into two ears and crest tapering down to narrow tail. Eyes are applied circles of wood with black centers. Beak is shaped and applied with glue. Thighs are hollowed at tip with stick legs inserted, three toes each foot.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/908/rdf