(Faces of St. Francis), (sculpture).

(Faces of St. Francis), (sculpture).

Ortega, Ben, sculptor.

(Faces of St. Francis), (sculpture).

Faces of Saint Francis, (sculpture).

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Wood, carved, and rope.

Approx. 12 x 10 x 2 ft.

Abstract sculpture of three religious figures, including two males and a female. The middle figure is perhaps St. Francis. The middle and proper right male figures are bearded with rope wrapped around their waists in the fashion of Franciscan monks. The middle figure has his arms outstretched, his hands making a blessing gesture. The proper right figure has a hood over his head and his arms outstretched to his sides. The female on the proper left is shorter than the others, her hands clasped in prayer. The figures are carved from dead trees and the bark has been left on in some parts to suggest robes. Some of the arms of the figures have been attached.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Francis

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe

Located Acequia Madre & Abeyta Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Title supplied by Inventory cataloger.

IAS files contain a related article from The Santa Fean (July 1989): pg. 60-64.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1994.

The Santa Fean (July 1989): pg. 61.

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