Ron S Rodriguez Woodcraft Metal Bear Folkart 1994 Southwest New Mexico- Signed

Description

Folk art carved and painted wooden bear with teeth and metal sharp bear claws by Ron S. Rodriguez (New Mexico), dated 12-19-1994. Dimensions – 6" H x 12" L 4" W. Overall very good condition. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Research history Ron S. Rodriquez Archuletta Hand Carved Bear 1994 Southwest-New Mexico Ingreat shape . Ron S. Rodriquez is the grandson of the famous carver FelipeArchuletta. Ron Archuleta Rodriguez is anative Santa Fean and a third-generation woodcarver. Ron began his career as a woodcarver at eight-yearsold when he began working with his grandfather Felipe Archuleta. Ron worked with Felipe and his uncle LeroyArchuleta for many years and is now the only family member carrying on thewoodcarving tradition that started with Felipe Archuleta in Tesuque, NewMexico. Ron, Leroy and Felipe are bestknown for their wooden animal sculptures. Their pieces have been shown innational venues, including the Smithsonian and various traveling exhibitions aswell as local Santa Fe venues such as the Governor's gallery and Ron'slong-time gallery, The Shop of the Rainbow Man. The three-generation traditionis unique and the Archuleta-Rodriguez style and characteristics cannot bemistaken. As of 2014