Ruben Archuleta Collection, 1894-2006 | Colorado State University-Pueblo Library

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Series 1: Artifacts

Box 1

Item 1: Wood cross made from tree branches; barbed wire ‘crown of thorns’ through cross section; face, torso and arm of Jesus carved at the base; dark red paint to simulate blood on Jesus’ hand and where barbed wire is inserted into wood, 18.5 x 12 x 4.5

Box 2

Item 2: Wooden Spanish stirrup; ornately carved on all sides, reinforced with a metal band which is inlaid with silver; band has decorative painting on left side, 7 x 9 x 6 1/4

Item 3: Brass stirrup; with decorative etching and hole in base, 5 x 10 ¼ x 4 ½

Box 3

Item 4: Matraca; made from wood packing crate imprinted “Barr Packing Comp. Sanger, Calif.” 4 x 13 ½ x 4 ½

Item 5: Matraca; wood with metal nails, 2 5/8 x 14 ¼ x 2 ½

Item 6: Santo; human figure wearing a crown; standing, praying hands; small decorative etching on cloak/cape, 6 x 3 ½ x 2

Item 7: Holy water font; possibly homemade; crucifix at top; bowl for water decorated with design; hole in top for hanging; ceramic or porcelain, 5 ½ x2 7/8 x 1 ½

Box 4

Item 8: Brass stirrup; decorative etching, hole in bottom 4 ½ x 11 x 4 7/8

Item 9: Brass stirrup; decorative shells where leathers attach; 2 triangle shaped holes in sole, several smaller holes in sole,  4 ¾ x 10 x 4

Item 15: Spur, metal with leather straps; engraved with decorations

Box 5

Item 16: Brass conquistador hat, 10 ½ x 15 x ca. 47

Box 6

Item 17: Statue of St. Francis, 14 H

Box 7

Item 11: Disciplina, of braided horsehair or rope, secured at one with rope and the other end loose, 24 x 2.5

Item 12: Disciplina, made or horsehair or rope, braided, double loop on one end and 4 braided cords on the other end, 20 ½ x 1 ¼

Item 13: Disciplina, horsehair or rope; loop on one end, braided 5 braided cords on the other end, 18 ¾ x ¾

Item 14: Metal bit for horse; chain link and solid metal; side pieces are painted with slash marks on outside of both, 7 ½ x 4 ½

Item 22: Bird pendant necklace, bone? 13 x 2 ¼