Pre-1900 Rain God Figurine [SOLD]

This marvelous figurine dates to the late nineteenth century. It has sculpted hair and a profusion of painted designs on his face, body and jar. Unfortunately, his left arm was broken off at the shoulder and glued back in place. A museum accession number AI-376 is inked in on the bottom.

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).