Pre-1900 Rain God With Early Painting Style [SOLD]

This is a very good example of early sculpting style and early painting style. The figurine has a good amount of hair hanging over its forehead, painted eyebrows, and excellent decoration on the cheeks, neck, and jar. It is in excellent condition.

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).