Asa Ames, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Asa Ames

American sculptor

Date of Birth: 28-Dec-1823

Place of Birth: Evans, New York, United States

Date of Death: 04-Aug-1851

Profession: sculptor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Asa Ames (1823–1851) was an American sculptor from Erie County, New York.
While most details concerning his life remain a mystery, recent research has established Ames as a significant figure in American folk art.
Within his brief career from 1847 to his death in 1851, Ames created a series of three-dimensional portraits of family members, neighbors, and friends.
His woodcarvings of children and young adults have garnered the most attention. Fourteen woodcarvings have been attributed to Ames.
His works are currently at the following institutions: the American Folk Art Museum, the New York State Historical Association, the Huntington Art Museum, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, the Boulder History Museum, and the Wadsworth Atheneum.