Early Rain God with Mohawk Haircut [SOLD]

This is a most unusual treatment among the Rain God figurines from the late 19th century. The hair is sculpted in a Mohawk style and the full face is painted orange. The chest and pottery jar are painted in strong red and faded blue paints. The right arm reaches around to the front of the pottery 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).