Early Rain God with Elaborate Painting [SOLD]

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Potter Once Known

This is an exquisite figurine with beautiful sculpting. He has his head turned slightly and has a smile on his face. He has a cloud design on his forehead, feathers on his cheeks, a necklace, and floral and Whirling Log designs on the jar, with rain clouds at the jar's rim. He is in excellent condition. A metal stand is provided for stability.

 

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).

Potter Once Known
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