Pre-1900 Rain God Figurine [SOLD]

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This pre-1900 Rain God has cat-like features. This may be intentional or not. Perhaps the protrusions on its head are horns, not ears. Very sparse decoration on the forehead appears to be bird tracks. 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).

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