Sculpture: mixed media, primarily hand-punched tin pieces and other found objects; Foundation: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Gravestone
Sculptures-Folk
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Place:
New Mexico
Chilili
Date:
1947
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1993.
Image on file.
The Albuquerque Tribune, Nov. 17, 1993, Sect. A, pg. 1.
(On top planar surface:) Visitors Welcome/Photos Allowed Made by/Horace McAfee U.S. Army (On back vertical surface:) Grandson/of Charlie/and/Teresa Dowler Grandson/of Robert/and/Perfecta McAfee (On cross:) INRI GONE BUT NOT/FORGOTTEN CHRIST DIED/FOR US/ON THE CROSS AT REST/IN PEACE (On top planar surface:) Harry Family/Dad George/Mom Eleanor/children/Horace/Dolores/Pat/Lucy/Gilbert/Larry/Wife Catalina/All born at/Chilili N. Mex. (On helmet:) His Army/Helmet/Beloved Father. signed
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Summary:
A grave marker consisting of various found objects, including a bowling ball, soap dispensers, bicycle relfectors, etc., and items associated with the memorialized individual (his father's photograph and World War I helmet), and other devotional and decorative objects, including an American flag and an image or statue of Christ on the cross. All surrounded by a fence.
