Female Nursing a Child [SOLD]

This figurine features a mother holding and nursing a child. Perhaps it represents fertility Rain God. Circa 1900. There has been some abrasion of the brown slip; otherwise it 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).