Pre-1900 Rain God Figurine [SOLD]

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This is a very early style Rain God figurine with elaborate painting. There are cross bar symbols on the forehead, cheeks and chest, X symbols around the neck, and elaborate whirlwind elements and rain on the jar. The figurine is in excellent condition.
Includes specially-made stand unique to this rain God.

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).

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