Grave Marker of Louis Conde, "Lahissa," (sculpture).

Grave Marker of Louis Conde, "Lahissa," (sculpture).

Randall, Frank, sculptor.

Dunn, Charles D., sculptor.

Grave Marker of Louis Conde, "Lahissa," (sculpture).

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Sculpture: concrete, stone, copper wire, peacock copper ore and lime plaster; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 70 x 68 x 18 in.; Base: approx. 12 x 68 x 117 in. (1 ton).

(On sculpture:) The Lahissa Temple/(350 plus word inscription about the teachings and beliefs of Louis Conde, aka "Lahissa") signed

A large cruciform grave marker with inscriptions. Letters are embedded into a matrix of white lime plaster and individual letters made of thick copper wire.

Homage -- Conde, Louis

Occupation -- Religion

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Ajo

Administered by Little White House Antiques, 743 North McKinley Avenue, Ajo, Arizona 85321

Located Ajo Cemetery, Northwest corner, section 1, Ajo, Arizona

Sculpture marks grave of Louis Conde "Lehissa" who apparently founded a spiritual association in Ajo, Arizona in early 20th century. Commissioned by Mrs. Louis Conde. IAS files contain text of inscriptions and a related article. For more information see "Highlights of Ajo History" by Charles J. Gaetjens, 1991, Ajo Historical Society.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona survey, 1993.

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