Rocky Mountain Ram

MakerMade by Luman Pierre Kelsey (American, 1905 - 1961)

Date1930-1940s

MediumCast artificial stone

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2in. (14 x 10.2 x 6.4cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Luman P. Kelsey

Object number1977.93.14

DescriptionSculpture made of solid tan "cast stone," an artificial stone material composed of lime and a polyester binder, that was cast in a mold. The compact, abstract sculpture shows a pair of large, curving horns around the eyes and head of the sculpture, curving down into a neck and body with a short upturned tail. Two appendages beneath the body of the sculpture represent feet and legs. The letter "K" is incised into the bottom of the sculpture's front foot. The surface of the sculpture is smooth, but pitted.

NotesTechnique Note: According to hand-written notes in the file for 1977.93.1-.21, Luman Kelsey was a self-taught potter who experimented with a material he called "cast stone". Cast stone is composed of a "lime and polyester binder -- invented formula. ... Many failures. After making cast -- from molds -- a lot of work making the finished look like stone. It is breakable." The author of the note is unknown, but was probably a curator or administrator at the Connecticut Historical Society. (Hunt 2/9/2005)

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