Name/Title
Felipe Archuletta (1910 - 1991Scope and Content
Susann often visited Felipe's studio in Tesuque New Mexico. Filipe had a son, Leroy, who was also a carver. He had a lot of papers (simular to the 10x10 drawing of the squirrel) and notes about commissions that he hung in his garage.
Over the years, Susann bought his sculptures from him.
At one time Susann had a rabbit, that was sold to benefit The Intuit Gallery at Slotin.
The Rams horns are Broken and need to be repaired
The log on top of the woodpecker sculpture needs to be repaired.
Felipe Benito Archuleta (1910–1991) was a Hispanic artist who worked mostly in New Mexico. Felipe Benito Archuleta grew up poor. He left school at an early age to work as a field hand and later as a stonemason, cook, and for many years a carpenter. His Spanish heritage exposed him to "bulto" making, the shaping of wooden religious figures used in shrines. In 1967, unable to find work, Felipe prayed to God to alleviate his poverty and desperation. His subsequent religious awakening led to his work as a carver of animals. Felipe is best known for his animal sculptures that emphasize the ferocious nature of the animals.Create Date
March 20, 2021Update Date
March 22, 2021
