About Felipe Archuleta
Lived 1910 – 1991 (aged 80–81). Felipe Archuleta was an American painter and wood carver.
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 he portrays by providing them with irregularly carved teeth, wide-eyed stares, and exaggerated snouts and genitals.
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Who was Felipe Archuleta?
American folk artist (1910–1991)
When was Felipe Archuleta born?
Felipe Archuleta was born on 23 August 1910 in Santa Cruz.
When did Felipe Archuleta die?
Felipe Archuleta died in 1991 in Tesuque.
What was Felipe Archuleta's occupation?
Felipe Archuleta was a painter and wood carver.
What nationality was Felipe Archuleta?
Felipe Archuleta was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Felipe Archuleta. https://biography.guide/felipe-archuleta/
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