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The Folk Art Carvings of Archie Zimmerman 1861-1961

A newly discovered American folk artist

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Folk Art Carving Pair Gorillas Painted Black: Archie Zimmerman

Folk Art Carving Pair Gorillas Painted Black: Archie Zimmerman

 

This figural grouping of a pair of gorillas makes a striking silhouette. Red painted mouths and white and red dotted eyes accent the black paint and give these primates character. The green base creates the illusion of grass over which our great apes stroll. Note that the ears are not anatomically correct, adding a naïve and whimsical charm to this unusual sculpture.