Flat Face Rain God [SOLD]

This wonderful figurine has an expressive face, slits for eyes, nostrils but no nose, and an open mouth. He was decorated in red and blue paint but time has faded the colors to a faint tint. The condition is excellent. Circa late 1800s.

Recommended Reading: When Rain Gods Reigned: From Curios to Art at Tesuque Pueblo, (click here to view details of book) by Duane Anderson. 2002. Museum of New Mexico Press. Both Hardback ($45.00) and Softcover ($29.95) available from Adobe Gallery).